Master of Cyber Security

In an increasingly digital world, cyber attacks are an everyday occurrence. As a result, cyber security professionals are in high demand globally to protect organisations in all sectors from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Deakin's Master of Cyber Security equips you with the specialised skills to investigate and combat cyber crime, and prepares you for a successful career in cyber security anywhere in the world.

Throughout the Master of Cyber Security, you will learn how to detect, analyse and confront cyber security challenges. You'll focus on a range of studies, and gain knowledge about system security and digital forensics, analytics, organisational security and human aspects of cyber security. This vital experience prepares you to counter the number one criminal threat to modern-day society.

Graduate with the skills needed to thrive in a booming industry with a degree ranked in the top 1% globally for computer science and systems*

Ready to take on an expert security role within business, government or law enforcement?

Deakin's Master of Cyber Security gives you the skills required to effectively and strategically respond to cyber security challenges from both a technical and organisational perspective. You will gain a solid understanding of cyber security concepts and industry practices, as well as the techniques and tools available to prevent and mitigate cyber security threats.

With access to current state-of-the-art software and hardware throughout the course, you will learn about digital forensics, security and privacy issues in analytics and network security. Through vital hands-on experience, you will gain the technical skills required to confidently investigate and combat cyber crime and cyberterrorism.

You'll graduate ready for a variety of security roles within business, government and law enforcement. Examples include risk analyst, information security specialist, security system developer or programmer, cyber security consultant, security systems manager, security consultant, information security auditor or security manager. Combined with experience, you could take on roles such as chief security officer.

The rapid growth of cybercrime has created unparalleled opportunities for those with cyber security expertise, with jobs in the Database and Systems Adminstrators & ICT Security sector predicted to increase by 38.9% by November 2026*.

Career options are varied, you could work anywhere in the world as a:

• security analyst
• project manager
• security system manager
• consultant
• security system developer or programmer information security auditor
• business continuity or IT security engineer.

To complete the Master of Cyber Security, you will complete 8, 12 or 16 credit points, depending on your prior experience.

The course is structured in three parts:

• Part A: Foundation Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)
• Part B: Mastery Cyber Security Studies (8 credit points)
• Part C: Cyber Security capstone units (4 credit points).

Depending upon prior qualifications and/or experience, you may receive credit for Parts A and B.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning.

You can refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.