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Master of Cybersecurity
Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Monash's Master of Cybersecurity trains students to manage and administer both cybersecurity and blockchain systems, preparing graduates for roles including security systems analyst, systems designer, data communications specialist and security software engineer or administrator. The course sits within Monash's Faculty of IT, giving students access to genuine technical infrastructure and expertise rather than a business-school treatment of cybersecurity as a governance and compliance topic alone. It suits computing, IT or engineering graduates who want to specialise specifically in the technical and operational side of cybersecurity, positioning them for roles defending organisational systems and data against an increasingly sophisticated range of digital threats. The blockchain component reflects growing demand for security expertise that extends beyond traditional network defence into the newer technical domains organisations are now trying to secure.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts
- 24 pointsPart A. Foundation studies
- Part B. Core studies (48 points) and Part C. Applied studies (24 points). Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated. Part A. Foundation studies (24 points) You must complete the following units: FIT9132 Introduction to databases FIT9136 Introduction to Python programming FIT9137 Introduction to computer architecture and networks FIT9138 Information systems analysis
- design and systems thinking Part B. Core studies (48 points) You must complete the following units (36 credit points): FIT5003 Software security FIT5037 Network security FIT5057 Project management FIT5125 IT research methods FIT5129 Cyber operations FIT5163 Introduction to cryptography for cybersecurity Specified elective studies You must complete one of the following units (6 credit points) plus one Level 5 elective unit (..
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
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), not necessarily in IT, with at least a credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including computing, computer science, software engineering, computer systems, electrical, electronic or communication engineering with completed studies in python programming, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems and networks, systems analysis and design and databases with at least a credit (60%) average.
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