Master of Cybersecurity
The Master of Cybersecurity equips you with the knowledge and skills required to develop and maintain complex computing systems using cutting-edge technology and methods.
In this course, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge required to identify, demonstrate, diagnose and fix flaws and threats in software systems. You’ll learn about system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking.
Upon graduation, you’ll have the confidence and ability to pursue a career in cybersecurity testing, incident response, auditing and malware analysis.
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Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
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Duration
2 Year/s
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
098492J
Fees
A$36000 (annual for 2020)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This course will build on a student’s STEM qualifications or relevant industry experience by developing security-related skills and knowledge in system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking. The Master of Cybersecurity includes a nested Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity which acts as an exit point for students completing introductory cybersecurity units.
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
To qualify for the Master of Cybersecurity, students must complete 13* units (200 credit points) as follows:
- 8 Core academic units (100 credit points)
- 3 Core project-based learning units (75 credit points)
- 1 or 2 elective units (25 credit points in total)
*12 units if undertaking a single 25cp elective unit.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Cybersecurity is 100 credit points (normally eight units)
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security Systems Manager
- Cryptographer
- Consultant/Advisor
- Cybersecurity Coordinator/ Operations/Project Manager
- Security System Developer
- Security Solution Sales
- Network/Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect
- Security Solutions Sales
Aims and objectives
- demonstrate a coherent understanding of the concepts and practices within the field of cybersecurity, and to apply this as an effective member of diverse teams in a professional context
- identify cybersecurity threats and apply appropriate tools and techniques to classify and mitigate those threats
- critically analyse unfamiliar cybersecurity scenarios, evaluate the existing knowledge base, and propose novel solutions
- apply relevant knowledge and skills to implement substantial projects with industry relevance
- communicate information proficiently to technical and non-technical audiences, including industry practitioners
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to solve complex and diverse cybersecurity problems and scenarios
- reflect on, and take responsibility for their own learning, manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development.
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
The admission requirements for Master of Cybersecurity consist of:
- a bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline, or
- a non-STEM bachelor degree, plus 3 years industry experience in the web development, cybersecurity, software development or related fields, or
- successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
Find out more about English language requirements.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)