GraduateComputer Science
Master of Cyber Security
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Cyber Security at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia addresses industry demand for cyber security professionals within government, law enforcement and industry. The course provides a pathway for information technology professionals seeking to commence or progress a career in cyber security, and is also suited to those entering the IT profession with no prior cyber security experience. It is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Semester 1Year 1: Cyber Security, Computer Networks and Security, Scripting Languages
- Semester 1Cyber Security Management, Ethical Hacking and Defence, Digital Forensics (Semester 2). Year 2: Threat Analysis, Mitigation and Response, Principles of Project Management, Cloud Identity and Access Control
- a capstone Applied Project, or a 60 credit point Professional Placement in Computing and Security for approved Work Integrated Learning students (Semester 2). Total: 2 years full time or part time equivalent, on campus at City Campus, Joondalup or online
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)
Cyber Security EngineerANZSCO 261315
One of the newer cyber security ANZSCO codes created alongside Penetration Tester, Cyber Security Analyst, and others. Sits on CSOL, which supports the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, but is not currently on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not support the points-tested 189, 190, or 491 the way ICT Security Specialist (262112) does.
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
A Bachelor degree in a related cyber security or ICT discipline, a Bachelor degree in any discipline plus five years of relevant senior or managerial work experience, a Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security or equivalent, or evidence of equivalent academic capability. Applicants with a cognate first degree or appropriate experience may be eligible for a reduced 1.5 year full time (3 year part time) course duration. Also satisfied by a Bachelor degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
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