Cybersecurity

As a graduate of the Master of Cybersecurity you will have the skills and expertise required to protect the critical information stored on an organisation’s computer systems. You will be prepared for employment as a cybersecurity professional (including roles such as chief information security officer, security analyst, security architect, security consultant and security engineer) within both private and public sector organisations.

This qualification produces industry engaged professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in their careers as cybersecurity professionals. Candidates will study technical topics including network security; application and web security; identity management and access control; digital forensics; incident response; infrastructure security; industrial internet security (including Internet of Things and mobile device security); and penetration testing.

Technical skills will be taught within an organisational context, with professional and communication skills embedded throughout the program. Topics such as security principles; risk assessment; security operations; standards and auditing; forensic readiness and legal frameworks; and security policies and governance will enable graduates to develop industry relevant security solutions and to effectively communicate these to all organisational stakeholders.
 

This two year (72 unit) program will provide students with specialist knowledge relevant to the field of cybersecurity. There are two courses designed to update and refresh students' underlying body of knowledge. Technical courses then cover the various cybersecurity aspects of a complex enterprise architecture. Organisational context is considered throughout the program in a series of courses covering security principles, operations, planning, compliance and consultancy. There are three capstone courses: the capstone technical course (Security Architecture) allows students to undertake in-depth cybersecurity exercises in a virtual real-world environment; the capstone consultancy course provides students with the skills required to operate effectively in a corporate environment; the capstone professional project offers the opportunity for students to integrate and apply skills and expertise developed throughout the program.

Applicants will normally have completed a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or related or equivalent.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor Degree or higher in any discipline may also be considered for entry based upon their IT expertise gained through formal tertiary studies and/or relevant work experience. These applicants are required to submit a detailed curriculum vitae.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

• IELTS total: - 6.5
• IELTS reading: - 6
• IELTS writing: - 6

Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• Flexible study schedule
• Experienced teachers
• Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Each year, more than 2,500 students at the University of South Australia benefit from scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. We welcome high achieving students from developing countries who are supported by the Australian government program, Australia Awards. We also host around 500 students who are sponsored by their home government, university or employer.