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Master of Cyber Security
- Geelong, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year Masters on protecting information and computer systems from cyber threats.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- 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.
Career outcomes
- Systems integration engineer
- Cyber security specialist
- Web designer
- Security systems project manager
Curriculum
- 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.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent
- 1 to 1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate or diploma
- Honours degree
- Or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience
- Selection is competitive for psychology
- Optometry
- Medicine
- Speech pathology and teaching.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent; shorter 1-1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate/diploma, honours degree, or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience (Masters coursework, admission policy effective 2026-10-06); selection is competitive for some (psychology, optometry, medicine, speech pathology, teaching with Casper)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Cyber Security admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,800 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,400 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Department | Department of Computing and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 16,8 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Cyber Security. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
69 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days leftProgram starts
November 2027
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,800 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,400 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component, TOEFL iBT Not published, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.5.