Master of Applied Cybersecurity
About This Programme
Advanced security engineering, threat analysis, and digital forensics. Billed per subject at AED 9,415, 12 subjects (about AED 112,984 total). Fees are charged per subject per trimester; the figure shown is the published total of 112,980 AED divided across 2 years, so the yearly amount varies with how many subjects you enrol in.
Course Highlights
- Threat detection, cryptography, penetration testing and GRC.
- Cloud, IoT and emerging-technology security.
- Applied cybersecurity capstone project; certification support.
- Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
What You'll Study
Delivered in weekend classes on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus by the School of Computer Science. Each subject is 6 credit points (the capstone is 12). UOWD charges per subject (AED 9,415.35/subject, VAT inclusive) - the figure shown is an indicative annual over ~2 years.
Foundation Subjects
- MACS801Foundations of Cybersecurity & IT Systems6 credits
- MACS802Computer Networks & Internet Architecture6 credits
- MACS803Programming & Scripting for Security Applications6 credits
- MACS804Digital Forensics & Incident Response6 credits
Core Subjects
- MACS901Advanced Network Security & Threat Detection6 credits
- MACS902Modern Cryptography6 credits
- MACS903Secure Software Development & Penetration Testing6 credits
- MACS904Cloud, IoT & Emerging Tech Security6 credits
- MACS905Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance6 credits
- MACS906Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership6 credits
Capstone Project
- MACS999Applied Cybersecurity Project12 credits
Entry Requirements
UOWD publishes no school-system entry matrix for postgraduate study; the English requirement above is the published one and is higher than the undergraduate band.
Careers
Graduates become cybersecurity analysts, security engineers, ethical hackers/penetration testers, information security managers, cybersecurity consultants, security architects and CISOs.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia, TEQSA-registered).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Applied Cybersecurity
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & April intakes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's + IELTS 6.5
Duration
15–24 months
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Computer Science
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Postgraduate
Tuition Fee
AED 56,490 total
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.
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