Master of Cyber Security, Strategy & Diplomacy
Enhancing international cyber security.
For domestic and international students.
Enhancing international cyber security.
For domestic and international students.
Cyberspace has become a major focus in international relations. With high levels of cross border connectivity, many global powers have incorporated cyber issues into their foreign policies. As cyber threats escalate, governments and organisations need to work together to develop cyber strategies and appoint delegates to oversee these strategic objectives.
Postgraduate coursework
1 year full-time
Semester 1, Semester 2
8631
Online (some face-to-face electives)
The Master of Cyber Security, Strategy & Diplomacy at UNSW Canberra is offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore how cyber security, strategy and diplomacy intersect. Learn how to develop and apply effective cybersecurity strategies to real-world problems, and understand the policy, operational and ethical challenges that result from increasing advances in technology.
For more information on this degree, see the UNSW Handbook.
Students undertaking Master of Cyber Security, Strategy & Diplomacy need to complete 48 Units of Credit (UOC) by completing 24 UOC from four core courses, 12 UOC from the Strategy and Politics electives, and 12 UOC from the Technology and Security electives.
The research thesis is recommended for students with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher-level research qualification. Students who obtain at least a Distinction average in four courses may take a 12 UOC research thesis, ZHSS8401 Research Thesis A 6UOC and ZHSS8402 Research Thesis B 6UOC. You must enrol in both units to fulfil the requirements. You may enrol in the two units concurrently to do the thesis in a single semester or consecutively to complete it over two semesters. Enrolment is subject to approval by the Postgraduate Coordinator.
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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ZHSS8441 | Cyber-Security and World Politics | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8455 | Australian Cyber Diplomacy | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8456 | Australia and Cyber War | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8458 | Cyber Policy in China | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8460 | Power and Australian Government Policy | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
Students should complete no more than two electives or 12 UOC from each of the following two lists:
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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ZHSS8125 | Strategic Communication | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8203 | Foundations of Modern Strategy | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8401 | Research Thesis A | Distance Mode | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8402 | Research Thesis B | Distance Mode | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8403 | Global Security | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8409 | Asia-Pacific Security: The Dynamics of Change | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8410 | Australian Defence Policy: Concepts and Challenges | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8430 | China's Security Policy and Military Modernisation | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8435 | Contemporary Strategy | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8459 | Special Operations: Theory and Strategic Utility | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8462 | Ethics in Special, Complex and Irregular Military Operations | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8463 | International Law in Global Politics | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8467 | Military Game Changes in 21st Century Warfare | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8504 | Space Cooperation, Conflict and Competition | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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ZEIT8017 | Cyber Crime and Cyber Security | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZEIT8018 | Cyber Resilience: Management, Governance and Acquisition | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZEIT8020 | Cyber Offence: Threats and Opportunities | Distance Mode + Intensive Mode | Not Offered |
ZEIT8026 | Cyber Defence: Network Security Operations | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZEIT8032 | Information Assurance Principles | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZEIT8115 | Information Operations | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZEIT8303 | Project Management Body of Knowledge | Distance Mode | Distance Mode |
UNSW Sydney is part of the PLuS (Phoenix-London-Sydney) Alliance with Arizona State University (ASU) and King’s College London. The PLuS Alliance provides unique international study opportunities for students in all three universities. Select Master courses from each university are available through the PLuS Alliance Online Course Exchange.
For further information please visit PLuS Alliance.
For further information about the PLuS Alliance Online Course Exchange, how to access PLuS courses, support and contact, please visit www.plusalliance.org/orientation.
The following ASU course is available as a Technology and Security elective in the Master of Cyber Security, Strategy & Diplomacy program.
Code | Course | Course Dates for Term 1 2024 | Course Dates for Term 2 2024 |
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YCAN8000 | US Cyber Policy and Information Security | Monday 11 of March 2024 - Friday 26 of April 2024 |
Monday 01 of July 2024 - Friday 09 of August 2024 Census Date - Sunday 14 of July 2024 (last day to withdraw from YCAN8000 for Term 2 2024 without financial or academic penalty) |
For more information and enrolment to this course, please contact SAS at sascanberra@unsw.edu.au.
Maximum class size
Please note there is an enrolment capacity for this course – 15 places for Term 1 2024 and TBC for Term 2 2024. Once this capacity has been reached, SAS will hold a ‘waiting list’ of 5 students and no further enrolments can be considered.
For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to the UNSW Handbook.
Program Coordinator
Dr Debbie Lackerstein
E: d.lackerstein@adfa.edu.au
Student enquiries
E: sas@adfa.edu.au
T: (02) 5114 5000