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Master of Cyber Security

Masters (Coursework)

This course upgrades IT/computational science skills with cyber security expertise, emphasizing practical projects, industry certifications, and experiential learning.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

MC-CYBSE, 105743K

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$38,008 per year / $38,008 total

About this course

Overview

This course is designed to upgrade your existing skillset in IT/computational science and add cyber security to your field of expertise.

You will undertake industry-inspired projects and assessments to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security, particularly network defence. Learning outcomes are mapped to a variety of industry certifications such as those offered by Cisco and Palo Alto.

You'll gain the blue and red team specialist skills and knowledge you can use in your career and learn from professionals who have strong links with local industry.

The course emphasises experiential project-based learning, so you will develop strong teamwork skills and acquire knowledge based on real-world examples.

The course builds on each unit undertaken, constructing a fully functional cyber-range and test environment that meets industry expectations and enables you to demonstrate your high-level skills in cyber security.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A 3-year recognised Bachelor degree in Information Technology or Computational Science or Engineering with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience or a 4-year degree in Information Technology or Computational Science or Engineering.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6

What you will learn

What you'll learn

Demonstrate a sound understanding of cybersecurity governance standards and practices, along with proficiency in relevant cybersecurity technologies.
Apply advanced knowledge, skills, and problem-solving skills to develop innovative and creative multidisciplinary solutions to address challenges within the cybersecurity industry.
Communicate effectively about cybersecurity approaches and solutions-incorporating the latest technological advancements-to both technical experts and non-technical audiences.
Apply and develop new approaches to cybersecurity that address global challenges, ensuring alignment with international and professional standards and best practice such as IEEE, ACM, ACS, ACSC, and ISO.
Design and implement cybersecurity solutions based on ethical principles, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Demonstrate leadership, and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills when working independently and collaboratively, as well as ongoing, self-directed learning in advanced and emerging cybersecurity disciplines.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Cyber Security course lead to?

Cybersecurity incident handler
Penetration tester
Secure Devops specialist
Security Analyst
SOC specialist
Secure systems engineer
Security auditor

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Curtin Perth
Curtin University Dubai

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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