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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Information and Communications Technology - Cybersecurity (Coursework)

Course code: #3699SCC

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Information and Communications Technology - Cybersecurity (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $36,688 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    063546M

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 15-November-2024 2024-11-15
Spring-July 15-May-2025 2025-05-15
Summer-October 28-July-2025 2025-07-28
Summer-October 28-July-2024 2024-07-28

Overview

Master of Information and Communications Technology - Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a fundamental aspect of information and communication systems. 

Protecting these systems from various attacks and threats is becoming one of the major technology challenges for the public and private sectors. 

The Cybersecurity field of study at Western aims to develop graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in information and communication security. 

This field of study covers fundamental knowledge in system and network security, security protocols and their applications in computer systems and networked systems such as cloud computing. 

Students will also learn other related topics, such as artificial intelligence and visualisation and their application in cybersecurity development.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in their profession or discipline's culture, expectations and practices.  

This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

A mandatory work component is required to complete this program.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$36,688

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $36,688

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
  • Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
  • English language test results (if applicable)
  • Passport or Visa documents (if applicable)
  • Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate

If you do not meet the entry requirements at Western Sydney University, you can prepare yourself for university entry through other pathways.

English Language Entrance Test

The English Language Entrance test is an internal test for entry to The College and Western Sydney University programs only. 

Academic English For Tertiary Studies

This program is designed for students with English as a second language who want to develop their language skills.

Each of the five English Academic Programs (EAPs) is taught over 10 weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face classroom time per week.    

ProgramEntry RequirementLeads to
EAP 1
  • IELTS (Academic) 3.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 400/IBT 32
  • Pearson (Academic) 25
  • The College English Entrance Test 25%+
EAP 2
EAP 2
  • IELTS (Academic) 4.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 475/IBT 45
  • Pearson (Academic) 30
  • The College English Entrance Test 40%+
EAP 3
EAP 3
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.0+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 500/IBT 55 (16 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 50%+
EAP 3
EAP 4
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 520/IBT 62 (17 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 42 with no communicative skill score less than 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 60%+
EAP 4
EAP 5
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0+ (with a 5.0 in any area)
  • TOEFL PBT 540/ IBT 73 (19 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 50 with no communicative skill score less than 42
  • The College English Entrance Test 70%+
All undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs

Academic background and requirement

Applicants must have completed:

An undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline OR An undergraduate degree in any discipline AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in any discipline.

  • Applicants who have completed an Australian Computer Society accredited (or equivalent) Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Computing or Information Systems OR an Honours degree OR a Master's degree in any discipline may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of Credit for Prior Learning subject to approval by the relevant Directors of Academic Programs (DAP).
  • Applicants who have completed an Australian (or equivalent) Graduate Certificate in ICT may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of Credit for Prior Learning subject to approval by the relevant Directors of Academic Programs (DAP).
  • Applicants who have completed an Australian (or equivalent) Graduate Diploma in ICT may be eligible for up to 80 credit points of Credit for Prior Learning subject to approval by the relevant Directors of Academic Programs (DAP).

Career opportunities

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Security Consultant
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Information Security Manager
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • IT Security Specialist
  • Penetration Tester

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