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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Cyber Security (Professional) (Coursework)

Course code: #S735

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Cyber Security (Professional) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $39,800 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    093940G

Highlights
Professional Practice
Work Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 29-February-2024 2024-02-29
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30
Summer-November 31-October-2024 2024-10-31
Fall-March 28-February-2025 2025-02-28

Overview

Master of Cyber Security (Professional)

In an increasingly digital world, a severe challenge facing organisations is dealing with the dramatic increase and severity of cyber attacks. 

Professionals with cyber security skills are crucial for the ongoing success of our digital future and are in high demand globally.

Deakin's Master of Cyber Security (Professional) prepares you to meet this demand, equipping you with the skills to tackle cybersecurity challenges from a technical and organisational perspective. 

The course equips you with in-demand cyber security skills and provides opportunities for you to undertake in-depth professional studies as part of your course. 

Choose one of three professional studies options: a team project, a professional placement, or a research project under the supervision of internationally recognised research staff.

Work experience

You may be able to undertake a placement as part of your course.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$48,643

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,416
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,843
Tuition 1 person $39,800

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • Award Certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

94
-
listening
27
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

185
185
listening
185
writing
185
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Studying at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will give you the English language skills you need to start your university degree. 

If you meet the academic requirements for your course, but not the English language requirements, then you’re automatically eligible for placement at DUELI.

IELTS entry score (based on the lowest IELTS band score)Your DUELI courseAssessment outcomePathway
Less than 4.5General English 1-3 (Elementary to Pre Intermediate)55% or higher (in the written exam)EAP 1 or General English levels  4-8 ( Intermediate to Advanced)
4.5EAP 160% or higherEAP 2
5.0EAP 260% or higher

EAP 3

English for Commerce

DUELI Study Abroad Program

Entry into most Deakin College Diploma programs (except the Diploma of Communication)

5.5EAP 360% or higher

EAP 4

Entry into most Deakin University undergraduate programs

Entry into Deakin Study Abroad and Exchange programs

Entry into Deakin College Diploma of Communication

Entry into Deakin University's Master Qualifying Program (MQP)

6.0EAP 460% or higherEntry into most Deakin University postgraduate degree programs and Faculty of Health undergraduate programs (except Nursing)
65% or higherEnglish for Nursing
70% or higher

English for Teaching

Entry into Deakins HDR programs for Science Engineering and Built Environment

6.5English for Nursing  
7.0English for Teaching60% or higher

Entry into Deakin University's Master of Teaching programs

Entry into  Deakins HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health)

Notes

Entry-level IELTS score based on your lowest IELTS band score

You will take the Placement Test before the start of your course.


Academic background and requirement

To be considered for admission to this degree, you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline
  • completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
  • completion of a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology or equivalent

Career opportunities

  • Security analyst
  • Project manager
  • Security system manager
  • Security consultant
  • Security system developer or programmer information security auditor
  • Business continuity or IT security engineer

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