The ANU Master of Applied Cybernetics is our flagship education program. It is the first of its kind and the only master’s program in applied cybernetics in the world.
Through this program we are establishing cybernetics as an important tool for navigating major societal transformations, through capability building, policy development and safe, sustainable and responsible approaches to new systems.
Our goal is to build a new generation of practitioners who will shape a future that we want through and with technology. Entry to the program is by competitive application only, and the number of students is strictly limited to under 20.
2025 Applications open in June#
| At a glance | |
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| Length | 1 Year for Master of Applied Cybernetics or 1.5 years for Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) Full-time on ANU Campus from Feb–Nov 2025. |
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Indicative Fees* Commonwealth supported places available |
Domestic: $37,710 International: $53,370 |
| Application time | 03 June–23 August, 12pm |
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Information sessions (Online) |
25 June, 5-6pm 06 August, 5-6pm |
| Applicants contacted | Early September, 2024 |
| Applicant interviews | 09-13 September, 2024 |
| Offers made | Early October, 2024 |
| Acceptance of offers by applicants | Late October, 2024 |
| Contact us | cybernetics@anu.edu.au | +61 2 6125 8121 |
Our graduated Master’s students have gone on to senior leadership roles in digital, data and AI in Federal and State governments, non-profits and industry, as well as on to PhDs at the ANU and other leading global universities.
We welcome applications from candidates who come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, including those who have pursued non-traditional academic pathways but have met the professional experience levels of assumed knowledge.
At a minimum, all applicants must meet:#
- Program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and the
- Policy: English language requirements for admission.
Scholarships#
Scholarships are available to remove barriers to entry and encourage diversity through recognition of individual background, education, and industry experience. Recipients will be notified upon successful admission by the ANU into the Master of Applied Cybernetics.
Full details about scholarships and eligibility criteria are listed on the ANU Scholarships page and on the links below.
- School of Cybernetics Scholarship (All applicants will be automatically considered.)
- School of Cybernetics Scholarship for Indigenous Students
- The Bill Hickson & Engineers Australia Scholarship for the Master of Applied Cybernetics
- The Florence Violet McKenzie Master of Applied Cybernetics Scholarship for Non-Traditional Pathway Students
Please note, scholarship recipients may only receive one of the scholarships attached to the Master of Applied Cybernetics.
Questions?#
If you have further concerns or queries, please contact us at cybernetics@anu.edu.au
