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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Information Technology - Cyber Security and Networking (Coursework)

Course code: #M1220

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Information Technology - Cyber Security and Networking (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $28,800 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    057275B

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Summer-January 31-December-2022 2022-12-31
Winter-June 31-May-2023 2023-05-31
Summer-January 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Winter-June 31-May-2024 2024-05-31

Overview

Master of Information Technology - Cyber Security and Networking

Cyber security and networking provide a thorough and practical grounding in network design, administration, network management and security. 

This course will deepen your understanding of information technology (IT) methodologies to help organisations achieve their goals and objectives.

Studying this course is flexible, allowing you to choose units to develop your skills or build on your current skill-set. You can also tailor the course to meet your career goals and needs.

3 reasons to study Cyber Security and Networking at Murdoch

  1. Make use of brand-new IT Innovation Hub, cutting-edge learning, teaching and research facility fitted with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high-performance computing capabilities.
  2. This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners, emphasising effective communication and developing solutions to complex real-world IT problems.
  3. Learn from information technology experts and industry advisors as they share their experiences and insights from various perspectives.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$36,500

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,700
Tuition 1 person $28,800

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (both original and English translated)
  • English Language Proficiency Document (if available)
  • Passport or visa documents
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Proof of 2 years of work experience if your Bachelor's degree is not in information technology

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

73
18
listening
18
writing
18
speaking
18
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

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

Suppose you do not currently meet Murdoch's minimum English or academic requirements. In that case, the university has a range of options available through the following partner institutions that can help you meet the admission requirements and get you into a Murdoch degree:

  • Phoenix Academy
  • Academies Australasia
  • NIT Australia
  • Canning College

Phoenix Academy is one of Murdoch University’s Preferred Pathway Partners to offer both English and Academic programs.

Upon completing all AEP course requirements, you are eligible for direct entry at either an undergraduate or postgraduate course with no IELTS test required at Murdoch University (some course exclusions may apply).

International students can also use the internet-based Phoenix English Proficiency Test (iPEPT) for direct entry into Murdoch's courses for all 2022 intakes and 2023 Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Semester 1 intakes.

PHOENIX CLASS LEVEL COMPARISON TABLE

Class Description CEFR*iPEPT* LevelExpected progress

approx. TOFEL Band Score Equivalent 

iBT

approx. IELTS Band Score EquivalentRecommended Entry Point for further study
BeginnerSurvivalAl10%6-10 wks0-291 
Elementary Al+20%6-10 wks 2 
Pre-Intermediate ASocialA230%6-10 wks30-403 
Pre-Intermediate B A2+35%6-10 wks 3.5 
Intermediate AVocationalB140%6-10 wks41-524 
Intermediate B B1+50%6-10 wks615 
Upper-IntermediateAcademicB255%6-10 wks715.5 
Pre-Advanced/ Express English B2+60%6-10 wks79-806

Bachelor Degree; Cambridge C AE; Internship; Postgraduate Coursework

*exceptions are Bachelorof Law, Bachelorof Nursing, Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Education

Advanced ATechnicalCl65%6-10 wks88-896.5Postgraduate Research
Advanced B Cl+70%6-10 wks92-937CELTA 
Expert AExpertC275%6-10 wks96 -1107.5+DELTA, TAE
Expert B C2+80%6-10 wks111-1207.5+ 

Academic background and requirement

Recognised non-Australian Computer Science accredited Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); 

OR 

Recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus an approved qualification in IT (AQF Level 8); 

OR 

Recognised non-IT Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus five or more years of relevant experience. 

Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.

Career opportunities

  • IT Project Manager
  • Business Intelligence Officer
  • Network Administrator
  • Independent Network and Security Consultant
  • Network Engineer
  • Telecommunications Manager

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