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    Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced)

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    Canberra, AUMAppCybAdvIn-person18 months
    A$84,180.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    72
    Credits
    A$150.00
    App fee

    Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University is a 72-credit, 18-month, in-person MAppCybAdv program based in Canberra, AU. Tuition is A$84,180.

    About the program

    The program requires completion of compulsory courses in framing questions about cybernetic systems, cybernetics practice, building cyber-physical systems, applied cybernetics professional experience, and a major projects course in applied cybernetics. It is accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant research component.

    Focus: research
    QS Computer Science & Information Systems #=37
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Summer Term 2027
    Aug 21, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing
    V 155 · Q 155
    GMAT
    not_used
    Min minimum score of 600 (minimum 5.0 in Analytical Writing)
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20 Reading/Writing, 18 Speaking/Listening) [per ANU policy for postgraduate coursework, study before 2027]
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS 6.5 overall (min 6.0 each band)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible on its own (Australian Study Requirement mandates 2 years of study; this program is 1.5 years).

    A$36,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University is A$84,180 across 72 required credits.
    Is Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University online or in-person?
    Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University take to complete?
    Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University is structured around 18 months and 72 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 6/7
    How large is the Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University cohort?
    Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) at Australian National University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.