About the course

La Trobe's Master of Cybersecurity prepares you for a successful career in this fast-growing field, whether you have an IT background or not.The degree has been carefully designed by industry leaders to first give you a strong foundation in cybersecurity, then invite you to specialise in either computer science, business operations or artificial intelligence.Build fundamental skills in system design, implementation, testing and documentation. Develop technical expertise in pen testing, blockchain and cyber forensics, and get hands-on experience applying your knowledge in our state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless labs. You'll also get to hone your networking skills in our CISCO networking and security labs.Cybersecurity is about so much more than just technology. This degree explores the psychology of hacking and cybercrime, the legal and ethical frameworks you'll be working within, and approaches to governance and risk management.Begin building your career while you study. Industry-based learning opportunities embedded throughout this degree give you the change to not only build practical experience, but also start developing your professional network. You'll work on a real industry project alongside our industry partners, undertake a professional placement, or, if you're working towards a research career, complete a thesis on emerging topics in cybersecurity.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$78,800

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Term 6 (November), 2024	Bundoora
Summer (November), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora
Term 6 (November), 2025	Bundoora
Summer (November), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

IELTS Academic:- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0 TOEFL Paper Based:- Overall score of 575 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based:- Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing. Entry into a Postgraduate degree program at La Trobe University requires completion of Australian Bachelor degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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