Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Postgraduate CRICOS: 00109J
The University of Newcastle's Master of Cyber Security has been designed to provide you with quality training which will enable you to become a cyber security professional. You will gain extensive knowledge in the areas of cyber systems and infrastructures, and their applications, thereby helping to address the severe skill shortages globally in these areas.
Structure
The Master of Cyber Security is a 160 unit postgraduate qualification.
Subjects
Data Security
System and Network Security
Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
Security Standards and Practices in Industry
Engineering Complexity
Standard entry requirements
The Master of Cyber Security is a 160 unit postgraduate qualification. Applicants with a recognised qualification may be eligible for up to 80 units of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as outlined below. Admission into and RPL towards the Master of Cyber Security will be based on a completed: 3 year Bachelor Degree in a related field of study, with no relevant work experience (160 units) OR 3 year Bachelor Degree in a non-related field of study, with one year relevant work experience (160 units) OR 4 year Bachelor Degree in a related field of study, with no relevant work experience (80 units) OR 4 year Bachelor Degree in a non-related field of study, with no relevant work experience (160 units) OR UON Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (UON GCCS), with no relevant work experience (120 units) OR 3 year Bachelor Degree in a related field of study and UON GCCS, with no relevant work experience (120 units) OR 3 year Bachelor Degree in a non-related field of study and UON GCCS, with one or more years relevant work experience (120 units) OR 4 year Bachelor Degree in a related field of study and UON GCCS, with no relevant work experience (40 units) OR 4 year Bachelor Degree in a non-related field of study and UON GCCS, with no relevant work experience (120 units)