GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Cyber Security (Professional)
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Cyber Security (Professional) at Deakin is the version of the degree that embeds a compulsory industry internship supervised by practitioners, on top of the standard two-year, 16-credit-point cyber security masters. Coursework covers cryptography, secure software development, network and system security, digital forensics and the analysis of security incidents, with access to Deakin's cyber range facilities. The degree is recognised internationally for entry to professional practice through the Seoul Accord. It suits both IT graduates moving into security and career changers building technical depth alongside real workplace experience. Graduates work as security analysts, penetration testers, security consultants and security architects. Indicative international tuition is around A$45,100 per year; confirm the current figure on the Deakin course page.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- The Master of Cyber Security (Professional) is structured in four parts and you must pass 16 credit points. Part A Fundamental Cyber Security Studies: Identity, Access Management and Physical Security
- Analytics for Security and Privacy
- Cyber Security Management
- Computer Networks and Security Part B Mastery Cyber Security Studies: Computer Forensics and Investigations
- Ethical Hacking
- Application and Communication Protocol Security
- Secure Coding Part C: 4 credit points of course electives. Part D Professional Studies: a Team Project, Professional Practice, or Research Project pathway
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline (information technology); completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline plus two years' relevant work experience
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