Master of Cybersecurity
Respond to threats and think like a hacker.
La Trobe's Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science) will help you become a skilled cybersecurity professional. Graduate ready to keep pace with the information security demands of business, government, defence and law enforcement.
Complete foundation subjects to develop industry-relevant skills before specialising in Computer Science. Whether or not you have existing experience in IT, this course is your pathway to start or progress your career in the cybersecurity domain.
You'll learn:
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Your introduction to the aims, methods and outcomes of cybersecurity practice.
Blockchain, network security, digital forensics and penetration testing
Understand cybersecurity as it relates to the forefront of technology.
Crisis communication
Learn effective ways to communicate with clients and stakeholders following a security breach.
The mindset and motivation of hackers
Cybersecurity is about people as much as technology. Understanding what drives cybercriminals helps you create strategies to defend against them.
Auditing and risk mitigation
A network is only as strong as its weakest link. Learn to assess and improve networks to lower the risk of a breach.
Legal and ethical frameworks
Become familiar with the regulations and ethical approaches for dealing with cybersecurity.
Campus Information
Melbourne Campus
La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus combines parkland beauty with a vibrant campus culture filled with cafés, shops and a multi-level library. It’s also one of Australia’s largest university campuses. You’ll have access to state-ofthe-art facilities, including our brand-new tech and business labs, the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science and our very own Wildlife Sanctuary. You'll also have help to achieve your academic best. We provide dedicated study rooms like the Women's Lounge, the Law Common Room, and the MASO (Mature Age Student Organisation) Lounge. And we host many cultural and academic events on campus to make you feel at home.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Prepare for a rewarding career in the public or private sector, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and resources. Possible roles include:
- ethical hacker
- cryptographer or cryptanalyst
- security architect
- cyber intelligence analyst
- compliance assurance manager
- cybersecurity consultant
- cybersecurity policy adviser
- cyber risk manager
- software developer
- research analyst.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 104801B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
82000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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