Master of Cyber Security
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
In an increasingly digital world, cyber attacks are an everyday occurrence. As a result, cyber security professionals are in high demand around the world to protect organisations in all sectors from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Deakin’s Master of Cyber Security equips you with the specialised skills to investigate and combat cyber crime, and prepares you for a successful career in cyber security anywhere in the world.Throughout the Master of Cyber Security, you will learn how to detect, analyse and confront cyber security challenges. You’ll focus on a range of studies, and gain knowledge about system security and digital forensics, analytics, organisational security and human aspects of cyber security. This vital experience prepares you to counter the number one criminal threat to modern-day society.
Structure
To complete the Master of Cyber Security, students must attain 16 credit points most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year. There are flexible entry point into the Master of Cyber Security and students entering the degree with academic or relevant professional experience may be eligible to undertake the Master of Cyber Security over a shorter duration.
Subjects
- Cyber security
- Foundation Information Technology Studies
- Introductory Cyber Security Studies
- Mastery Cyber Security Studies
Standard entry requirements
Entry informationAdmission to study postgraduate coursework at Deakin is based on your professional experience and previous academic qualifications. Depending on your prior experience, your course will be:1 year full time (2 years part time) – 8 credit pointsAdmission is based on:Bachelor’s Honours (AQF8) degree in a related disciplineBachelor’s degree in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experienceGraduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same disciplineEvidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 12 credit pointsAdmissions is based on:Bachelor’s degree in a related disciplineBachelor’s degree in any discipline, plus two years relevant work experienceGraduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a related disciplineEvidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent2 years full time (4 years part time) – 16 credit pointsAdmissions is based on:Bachelor’s degree or other qualification at a higher AQF level in any disciplineEvidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
Study pathways
Pathways for students to enter the Master of Cyber Security are as follows:Option 1: Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (followed by a 12 credit point Master of Cyber Security);Option 2: Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security(followed by an 8 credit point Master of Cyber Security).Pathway options will depend on your professional experience and previous qualifications.Alternative exits: Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security (S535); Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (S578):Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security (S635)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Cloud(online) | Domestic: $58,800 International: $75,200 | Yes |
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| Geelong Waurn Ponds | Domestic: $58,800 International: $75,200 | Yes |
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Further information
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin's Cloud Campus.
