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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Master of Computing and Security by Research

  • Masters (Research)

This degree is designed to provide advanced, research-based studies in theoretical and applied areas of computing or security science.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
I85, 0100039
Study Mode
Online, In person
International Fees
$42,850 per year / $85,700 total

About this course

This degree is designed to provide advanced, research-based studies in theoretical and applied areas of computing or security science.

The course aims to extend knowledge in the discipline area alongside knowledge of research methods in those areas of science. Students will undertake a significant independent research investigation resulting in a thesis that will have relevance to the above discipline areas.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Research) Award.

This degree is designed to provide advanced, research-based studies in theoretical and applied areas of computing or security science.

The course aims to extend knowledge in the discipline area alongside knowledge of research methods in those areas of science. Students will undertake a significant independent research investigation resulting in a thesis that will have relevance to the above discipline areas.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Research) Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Online

Joondalup

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in research institutions, universities and private and corporate industries.

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