Master of Cyber Security Analysis and Master of Public and Social Policy

About

In this double degree, you will be able to combine:

Master of Cyber Security Analysis: The highly practical Master of Cyber Security Analysis – developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry – is designed to directly address the cybersecurity skills gap in Australia and overseas by training the next generation of policy and strategic thinkers in cybersecurity.

Master of Public and Social Policy: With its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research, this unique degree will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.

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Admission criteria

One of the following:

• an AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; or
• meet two of these three criteria:
  - AQF level 7 bachelor qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  - minimum two years of relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  - AQF level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent with a Weighted Average Mark of 65

and

• meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements.

Upload your CV as a PDF within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.

Related fields for prior qualifications

Social Sciences, Humanities, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science and Management, Public Health and Health Services, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services, Studies in Human Society, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, Law and Legal Studies, Journalism and Professional Writing, Communication and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Historical Studies, Applied Ethics, History and Philosophy of Specific Fields

Relevant  experience

In cybersecurity: Police Force, Defence Force, Public Service, law, policy advising, defence and security related industry and business, information technology industry, media, international policy think tanks, accounting, banks and financial institutions, telecommunications, network management, security management.

In public and social policy: Policy advisors, policy officers, policy managers and other policy practitioners and researchers in the public, private or NGO sectors, government relations practitioners, equity officers, social program managers, senior social service practitioners, social researchers.

Contact Future Students if you have any queries regarding the admission criteria listed: email postgraduate@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6767.

Fees and charges

^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.

Australian Government financial assistance

Macquarie University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.