Master of Cyber Security

Career

Some of the cyber security roles undertaken by RMIT graduates, in both government and private organisations, include:

penetration testers

cyber security risk and compliance analysts

IT risk analysts

security managers

forensic analysts

security auditors

defence communications and signals intelligence

network security engineers.

Cyber security continues to offer promising job prospects, particularly if Australian industries - especially those at higher risk such as banking, defence, health, and education - elevate investment. Research by Deloitte shows a greater focus on cyber security across the Australian economy could lead to a 5.5% rise in business investment, and an additional 60,000 people employed by 2030.

Jobs and Skills Australia projects that work opportunities for ICT security specialists are set to increase by 12.9% to 2028.

Entry requirement

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.