Course code: #431
These are mandatory and all come with course.
Cyber attacks are on the rise globally.
Every sector, from government, banking, and insurance to entertainment, telecommunications, and retail, faces the daily threat of cyber security incidences.
When you study cyber security, you embark on a continuous learning journey to keep organisations safe from cyber criminals and cyber threats.
Cyber security has been identified as one of the strategic priorities in Australia to meet the demands of law enforcement, national and state governments, defence, security, and finance industries.
The Master of Computer Science (Cyber Security) at UOW provides a solid foundation to help you solve practical cybersecurity problems and learn how to keep pace with innovations in cybersecurity technology.
The Master of Computer Science allows graduates to solve complex real-world problems by integrating computer science methods with effective management strategies and developing and deploying computer applications.
The Cyber Security major will equip graduates with practical tools and knowledge, such as running an autopsy of a real cyber-attack and conducting experiments on various online and offline cyber attacks.
It also provides an introduction to programming, risk management, and database and web security.
You will study subjects including Python Programming for Cyber Security, Databases and Security, Cyber Security Risk and Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security, and Web Security.
You can put theory into practice with an individual capstone project.
$37,200
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,920 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | 0 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $37,200 |
If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia.
UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.
A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below.
Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.
| Score at time of application | Estimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEFL | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 6.5 | 86 | 12 | ||||
| 6.0 | 70 | 6* | 12 | 18 | ||
| 5.5 | 54 | 6# | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
| 5.0 | 40 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | |
| 4.5 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | |
| 4.0 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | |
| 3.5 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | |
| 3.0 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 48+ | |
* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing
Recognized Bachelor degree with an equivalent average mark of 60% in any area.
Applicants with other qualifications and substantial relevant professional experience may be considered.
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