Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 24 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: March, September, November
International tuition: A$35,600
Domestic tuition: A$29,600
Program overview
You'll learn:
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Your introduction to the aims, methods and outcomes of cybersecurity practice.
Blockchain and cryptocurrency
Understand one of the most important developments in modern computing and how they relate to security.
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.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
Academic entry requirement
Students must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved international equivalent.
Applicants must also be proficient in the English language with strong verbal and written communication skills. NB: Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirement
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
Career opportunities
Information security has been identified as a top priority for executives of Australian companies and organisations. Graduate ready for your career as a:
Security architect
Plan, design and implement cybersecurity solutions across the entirety of a business.
Communicate with stakeholders, influence change and contribute to the ongoing development of cybersecurity policy in your organisation.
Consultant
Work freelance as a consultant to help organisations assess, manage and improve their cybersecurity infrastructure and practice.
Manage stakeholders, collaborate and implement solutions, mitigate risk and drive change.
Policy advisor
Provide cybersecurity advice to governments, politicians, businesses and stakeholders.
Develop and manage best-practice cybersecurity implementation.
Systems administrator
Provide administration support to core business systems.
Audit, analyse and suggest improvements to infrastructure.
Manage support tickets, write reports, manage and liaise with stakeholders to provide optimal cybersecurity solutions.
Cloud solution specialist
Implement and manage cloud-based solutions for your clients.
Configure and manage network hardware.
Write reports, manage stakeholders and maintain the smooth running of the network and related systems.
Campus location
Melbourne
,
Australia