OpenFieldMaster of Science (MSc) in Cyber Security & Forensic Computing
Specialized postgraduate program covering cloud security, penetration testing, threat intelligence, and digital evidence analysis in collaboration with national agencies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in computing, IT, or mathematics with credit average (65%+)
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall with 6.0 minimum subscores
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose outlining cyber defense interests
- Recommendation letters
- Academic reference or professional supervisor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- UC International Merit Scholarship (10%–20% fee reduction)
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $37,200 AUD/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Semester 1, 2027 commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Canberra documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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