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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Computing and Security by Research (Research)

Course code: #I85

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Computing and Security by Research (Research)

It looks like the University no longer offers this program.

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $40,850 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    0100039

Highlights
Thesis

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 Computing and Security by Research

This degree is designed to provide advanced, research-based studies in theoretical and applied areas of computing or security science.

The course aims to extend knowledge in the discipline area alongside knowledge of research methods in those areas of science. 

Students at ECU will undertake a significant independent research investigation resulting in a thesis that will have relevance to the above discipline areas.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Reflect critically on a complex body of scientific knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in computing or security science.
  2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate and research a complex computing or security science question.
  3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, interpret, and disseminate research that contributes to computing or security science knowledge.
  4. Use high-level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$51,050

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,200
Tuition 1 person $40,850

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)
  • Research proposal
  • Research Experience

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 in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Career opportunities

  • Security Researcher
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Information Security Consultant
  • Security Architect
  • Research Scientist (in computing and security)
  • Network Security Engineer
  • IT Security Manager

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