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Master of Cyber Security
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
RMIT University Master of Cyber Security is open to graduates from any discipline: entry needs an Australian bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or at least five years of relevant work experience in areas such as information security, programming, software engineering, systems or business analysis, architecture, ICT management or information systems. There are no prerequisite subjects. A research option lets students take on a real cyber security problem through a minor thesis covering research, design, implementation and evaluation of a solution. Credit and recognition of prior learning, including professional-body accreditation, can shorten the degree. Indicative international tuition is around A$46,100 per year. Graduates are prepared for a range of roles as ICT security specialists, a field Jobs and Skills Australia projects to keep growing.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Program code MC159 (CRICOS 116688K). Delivered at City Campus
- Full-time 2 Years
- Part-time 4 Years. Graduates of the Master of Cyber Security will be well-prepared for a variety of roles in the cyber security field
- cyber security risk manager security consultant/manager cyber security risk and compliance analyst cyber security auditor network security engineer secure software engineer/architect/consultant digital forensics investigator ethical hacker penetration tester cloud security specialist cybersecurity policy advisor Our past RMIT graduates have successfully managed to secure various roles in cyber security both government and private organisations. Cyber security continues to offer promising job prospects
- particularly if Australian industries - especially those at highe
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
Academic requirements An Australian bachelor degree in any discipline with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent OR A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in information security, programming (web, application, database); software engineering; system, functional or business analysis; information, system or enterprise architecture; ICT management; administration (network, systems); support (desktop, helpdesk, system); web design/media; business infor
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