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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Master of Cyber Security

  • Masters (Coursework)

Be a trusted leader at the forefront of cyber security.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
24 months part-time
Course Code
J97
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Domestic Fees
$51,450 per year

About this course

  • Why study at ECU
  • What you will study
  • Entry criteria
  • Study online at ECU
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Speak to an advisor
  • Download Course Guide
  • Entry requirements

    To gain entry to the Master of Cyber Security, applicants must:

    • Have a Bachelor degree in any discipline, or;
    • Demonstrate a minimum of five years' relevant professional experience
    • All applicants must satisfy English competency standards
    Special entry

    Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:

    1.5 years full time (3 years part time) - 180 credit points

    Admission is based on:

    • Bachelor degree in a related discipline*, or
    • Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, or
    • Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security (or equivalent), or
    • Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

    *Related discipline refers to any cyber security/ICT-related discipline
    ^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.

    Study locations

    Online

    What you will learn

  • Entry criteria
  • Study online at ECU
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Speak to an advisor
  • Download Course Guide
  • The course has 12 units of study made up as follows:

    • Seven core units
    • Three specialisation units
    • One capstone project (equivalent to three units) focused on your area of interest.

    You can hone your expertise in your area of interest with one of two specialisations:

    Master of Cyber Security (Technical Analysis) - further advancing your technical cyber security skills.

    Master of Cyber Security (Governance) - broadening your knowledge of cyber policy, governance, ethics and law.

    You also have the option of studying the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
    75.2%
    Overall satisfaction
    75.4%
    Skill scale
    68.3%
    Teaching scale
    79.8%
    Employed full-time
    $106.5k
    Average salary