About the Master of Cybersecurity
La Trobe's Master of Cybersecurity prepares you for a successful career in this fast-growing field, whether you have an IT background or not.
The degree has been carefully designed by industry leaders to first give you a strong foundation in cybersecurity, then invite you to specialise in either computer science, business operations or artificial intelligence.
Build fundamental skills in system design, implementation, testing and documentation. Develop technical expertise in pen testing, blockchain and cyber forensics, and get hands-on experience applying your knowledge in our state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless labs. You'll also get to hone your networking skills in our CISCO networking and security labs.
Cybersecurity is about so much more than just technology. This degree explores the psychology of hacking and cybercrime, the legal and ethical frameworks you'll be working within, and approaches to governance and risk management.
Begin building your career while you study. Industry-based learning opportunities embedded throughout this degree give you the change to not only build practical experience, but also start developing your professional network. You'll work on a real industry project alongside our industry partners, undertake a professional placement, or, if you're working towards a research career, complete a thesis on emerging topics in cybersecurity.
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Master of Cybersecurity intended learning outcomes
Apply advanced cross-disciplinary knowledge in cybersecurity threat, risk, control and mitigation.
Critically analyse complex problems in cybersecurity through the application of theoretical frameworks and integration of research and practice knowledge
Synthesise and test theories in cybersecurity using research and technical skill that address the mindsets and motivations of cyber-criminals.
Apply awareness of contemporary social and ethical issues to professional decision-making and leadership in cybersecurity.
Apply complex techniques and project management skills to identify and resolve complex cybersecurity problems and risks.
Evaluate strategies for industry-based cybersecurity problems and events in specialist areas.
Master of Cybersecurity career opportunities
Combining cybersecurity with artificial intelligence, business operations or computer science puts you at the front line of defence against cybercrime. Graduate ready for your career as a:
Security architect
Plan, implement and supervise computer and network security systems.
Cyber intelligence analyst
Use your knowledge in areas like network administration or network engineering to help counter the activities of cybercriminals such as hackers and developers of malicious software.
Compliance assurance manager
Support cybersecurity and privacy assurance and develop and manage security and risk for communications and technology.
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$39 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.