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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Cyber Security (Coursework)

Course code: #L33

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Cyber Security (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $41,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    083335A

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-January-2024 2024-01-01
Winter-July 28-July-2024 2024-07-28
Fall-February 01-January-2025 2025-01-01
Winter-July 28-July-2025 2025-07-28

Overview

Master of Cyber Security

This master by Coursework degree at ECU is designed to meet the demand for cyber security professionals within government, law enforcement and industry.

The course engages with and provides a pathway for, information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in the cyber security domain. 

It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the cyber discipline.

Work Experience option

Students have the opportunity to seek a semester-long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the cyber discipline.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12-13 weeks.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$51,800

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,200
Tuition 1 person $41,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic Transcript
  • Evidence of Academic English Competency
  • Current Resume (CV) or Evidence of Work Experience (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

84
17
listening
17
writing
17
speaking
17
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

Postgraduate English package guide:

Entry requirements (IELTS Score)Leads toDuration
IELTS 4.5 → AE 2ECU Postgraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 5.0 → AE 3ECU Postgraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 5.5 → AE 4ECU Postgraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 6.0 → AE 5ECU Postgraduate entry10 weeks

The Academic English Program (AEP) is designed for students who plan to study at an Australian university or who are interested in developing academic reading, writing, listening and communication skills. 

  • Taught in 10-week terms, with possible start dates every five weeks.
  • With a minimum of 65%, you will be able to graduate to the next AEP level or to your designated course.
  • No further English testing is required (except for Nursing and other higher English course requirements).
  • This program is taught on ECU’s Mount Lawley Campus.

Academic background and requirement

  • Bachelor's degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

 

Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:

1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit points

Admission is based on:

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline*, or
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, plus five years of relevant work experience, or
Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security (or equivalent), or
Evidence of academic capability is judged to be equivalent.

*Related discipline refers to any cyber security/ICT-related discipline
^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.

Pathway:

ECC’s Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) is a non-award program, designed for students who already have a tertiary qualification but have not qualified for direct entry into selected ECU Masters degrees.

The Post-Graduate Qualifying Program (PQP) is a one-semester non-award program designed for students who already have tertiary qualifications but have not qualified for direct entry into master’s degrees at Edith Cowan University (ECU). 

The program will equip students with the knowledge, skills and English Language Proficiency (ELP) for entry into master’s degrees in the School of Science (Computing and Security) at ECU.

Career opportunities

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Officer
  • Technical IT Security Officer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Digital Forensic Practitioner (Acquisition and Analysis)
  • Information Security Auditor
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Security Consultant
  • Software Auditor
  • Systems Administrator (Security)
  • Information Security Officer
  • Penetration Tester
  • Computer Forensics Investigator
  • Computer Forensic examiner
  • Computer Forensic Analyst
  • Network Security Investigator

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