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Study advanced topics such as blockchain technologies, internet of things security, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Learn what it takes to protect systems, data, organisations and people against a variety of cyber-attacks.
A number of our courses are taught by world-renowned AusCERT experts. And as many of our staff have research connections all around the world – from Singapore, Japan and Taiwan, to NZ, Switzerland, Germany and the USA – we can set you up with opportunities to collaborate with leading minds.
You'll learn how to:
- Conceptualise, design, and build secure IT systems.
- Identify, analyse, and prevent cyber threats to an organisation.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Cyber security consultant
- Information security specialist
- Penetration tester
- Cyber security analyst
- Information security architect
- Security systems administrator
Graduate salary
Computing & information systems (postgraduate)
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Laboratory work
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
- Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security
- Cyber Incident Response
- Operating Systems
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