In today's world, as everything turns digital, cyber threats are becoming an increasingly big problem for companies everywhere. The Master of Cyber Security (Professional) is designed to help you tackle these challenges head-on. You will learn how to protect our digital world and be ready to deal with cyberattacks. This course covers both the technical and organisational aspects of cyber security, preparing you for the growing and dynamic field. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge cyber security methodologies, get equipped with in-demand skills, and gain hands-on experience. World-class research feeds into our classrooms with 120+ researchers and 30+ industry partners at the Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Hub. You will build your confidence through the pursuit of one of three professional studies options: a team project, a professional placement, or a research project under the supervision of our internationally recognised research staff.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline
completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years relevant work experience (or part time equivalent).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6
If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
Past Offers
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Scored cases
Source countriesViet Nam · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsArchitecture · General English
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor degree · Nursing and Midwifery · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 71.1%71.10 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
X067A - English for Academic Purposes Stream - DueliGeneral English · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
3
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of ArchitectureMaster degree · Architecture · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
Course curriculum
Course structure, credit points and subject sequence