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Master of Cyber Security

About the program

One-year Masters on protecting information and computer systems from cyber threats.

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Cyber Security to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in computer forensics
Ethical hacking and penetration testing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

One-year full-time course (two years with placement). Modules: information and computer security
Computer forensics
Ethical hacking and penetration testing
Design and development of secure systems
Network and cloud security
Research methods and a major project.

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline
A minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
Some 2.5 out of 4.0)
Relevant work experience is accepted for some courses.

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).

Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
Graduation certificates
English test evidence
Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Campus	Melbourne City
Faculty or school	STEM College
Department	Department of Computing and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	192
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.