Algonquin College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Ottawa
Master of Cybersecurity
Master of Cybersecurity is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Python, penetration testing, network security, cyber governance, threat intelligence, incident response and ethical hacking. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to cyber security analyst, ethical hacker, penetration tester, security consultant, incident response, threat intelligence and network security roles.
- Qualification level
- Master
- Field
- Information Technology
- Typical duration
- Varies by provider
- Study destinations
- 4
- Partner offerings
- 25
Course overview
Why study Master of Cybersecurity?
- Python
- Penetration testing
- Network security
- Cyber governance
- Threat intelligence
- Incident response
- Ethical hacking
The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to cyber security analyst, ethical hacker, penetration tester, security consultant, incident response, threat intelligence and network security roles.
Career direction
Where could this course take you?
Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.
- Cyber security analyst
- Ethical hacker
- Penetration tester
- Security consultant
- Incident response
- Threat intelligence and network security roles.
Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.
Grace partner network
Where can you study Master of Cybersecurity?
Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.
Study in Canada
Grace partners offering this course
10 Grace partner options currently shown.
Bow Valley College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Calgary
Cambrian College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Sudbury
Durham College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Oshawa
Fleming College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Peterborough
George Brown College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Toronto
Lambton College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Sarnia
Sheridan College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Oakville
St. Clair College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Windsor
St. Lawrence College
Master of Cybersecurity
- Campus
- Kingston
Destination context
Why study Cyber Security in Canada?
Mix of universities and applied colleges, with many career-focused and co-op programmes; immigration/work eligibility is programme- and rule-specific and must be checked live.
Python, penetration testing, network security, cyber governance, threat intelligence, incident response and ethical hacking.
View official destination sourceEligibility
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.
English language requirements
English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.
Plan in CAD
What could it cost?
University / course costs
Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.
Destination costs
- Study permit
- CA$150
- Other government charge
- CA$85
- Official financial capacity reference
- CA$23,448
One applicant outside Quebec, applications on/after 1 Sep 2026; excludes tuition and transportation. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. Health insurance requirements/costs vary by province and institution
Timing
Intakes and when to apply
Apply once required admission documentation is ready (LOA and PAL/TAL where applicable). Processing varies by country; use IRCC current processing-times tool.
Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.
Student questions
Frequently asked
questions.
What is Master of Cybersecurity?
Master of Cybersecurity is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Python, penetration testing, network security, cyber governance, threat intelligence, incident response and ethical hacking. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to cyber security analyst, ethical hacker, penetration tester, security consultant, incident response, threat intelligence and network security roles.
What will I learn?
Python, penetration testing, network security, cyber governance, threat intelligence, incident response and ethical hacking.
What careers can this course support?
Cyber security analyst, ethical hacker, penetration tester, security consultant, incident response, threat intelligence and network security roles. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 2 years; 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 1 year full-time; placement and part-time options; 1 year; up to 2 years with advanced practice; 12 months; 2 years typical; Up to 2 years; 1-2 years. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
25 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 4 destinations.
Source transparency
Course information reviewed by Grace International
Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.
9 verified intake patterns are represented in current provider evidence.
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