Deakin University
Master of Cyber Security
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIn an increasingly digital world, cyber attacks are an everyday occurrence. As a result, cyber security professionals are in high demand globally to protect organisations in all sectors from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Deakin’s Master of Cyber Security equips you with the specialised skills to investigate and combat cyber crime, and prepares you for a successful career in cyber security anywhere in the world.
Throughout the Master of Cyber Security, you will learn how to detect, analyse and confront cyber security challenges. You’ll focus on a range of studies, and gain knowledge about system security and digital forensics, analytics, organisational security and human aspects of cyber security. This vital experience prepares you to counter the number one criminal threat to modern-day society.
Graduate with the skills needed to thrive in a booming industry with a degree ranked in the top 1% globally for computer science and systems.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with admission credit and complete your course in 1 year full time (or part-time equivalent).
Academic requirements
- 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points. To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of admission credit applied) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree (honours) (AQF 8) or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
- 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points. To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
- 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points. To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline
- evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
Related disciplines which may be considered include: cyber security analyst, network security analyst, cyber threat analyst, incident responder, operations coordinator, penetration tester, cyber security advisor, vulnerability researcher, cyber security consultant, information security auditor, IT security engineer, digital forensics analyst, project manager, cyber security system developer or programmer, cyber security system manager, data scientists, security architects, security software developer, cloud security engineer.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Cyber Security will prepare you for the following roles.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officers oversee a team of ICT technicians, support staff, and systems analysts to ensure the security of an organisatio...
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Architects are high-end ICT professionals who design and build cyber security systems to protect an organisation’s digital assets, c...
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultants provide advisory services to corporate organisations, SMEs, non-profits and government agencies — helping them develop s...
Head of Cyber Security
A Head of Cyber Security oversees digital security for an organisation. You might ensure the safety of operating systems and make sure database man...
About Deakin University
As one of Australia's largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.
