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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Cybersecurity (Coursework)

Course code: #MA-CYBSEC

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Cybersecurity (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $38,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    098492J

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 22-February-2023 2023-02-22
Winter-July 26-July-2023 2023-07-26
Fall-February 22-February-2024 2024-02-22
Winter-July 26-July-2024 2024-07-26

Overview

Master of Cybersecurity

The Master of Cybersecurity at the Swinburne University of Technology readies you for a career in info tech with the skills to develop and maintain complex ICT systems using cutting-edge methods.

You’ll attain the knowledge to identify, demonstrate, diagnose and fix threats in software information systems. 

You’ll learn about network security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking.

Upon graduation, you’ll have the confidence and ability to pursue cybersecurity, incident response, auditing and malware career as a systems analyst.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,700

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,100
Tuition 1 person $38,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system
  • Evidence of work experience (i.e. a resume and statement of employment from your employer)
  • Official English language translations of any documents not in English
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
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

Swinburne English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) is designed to help you improve your English language skills to study or progress your career.

Swinburne offers two types of English language courses: General English and English for Academic Purposes.

General English is designed to improve your language skills for day-to-day situations. It can also prepare you for further English language studies.

English for Academic Purposes is designed to teach you the language skills needed to study at university. 

It can help you meet the minimum English language entry requirements for entry to your chosen course at Swinburne.

Prerequisites:

IELTS or equivalent

LevelApproximate entry levelLead to
Advanced (EAP)IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalentEAP 5 - Higher Education - Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Upper-intermediate (EAP)IELTS 5.5 or equivalentEAP 4
IntermediateIELTS 5.0 or equivalentGE 3 - EAP 3
Pre-intermediateIELTS 4.5 or equivalentGE 2
Elementary       IELTS 3.5 or equivalentGE 1

Academic background and requirement

The admission requirements for Master of Cybersecurity consist of:

  • a bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline, or
  • a non-STEM bachelor degree, plus 3 years industry experience in the web development, cybersecurity, software development or related fields, or
  • successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity.

Career opportunities

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Security Systems Manager
  • Cryptographer
  • Consultant/Advisor
  • Cybersecurity Coordinator/ Operations/Project Manager
  • Security System Developer
  • Security Solution Saler
  • Network/Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect

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