Overview

This Cyber Security programme from Victoria University will prepare you to be an IT security professional with specialised expertise in cyber security.

You will learn the essential areas of cyber security, from proactive cyber threat detection and risk management to cyber law and regulations. The course content includes:

cyber security fundamentals

cyber security architecture

cyber security technologies

cloud security

enterprise security

cyber security regulation, policies and laws.

Learn from experienced academic staff and guest lecturers with current experience and a strong track record in cyber security research.

VU degrees are internationally recognised and enhance career opportunities within and outside Australia.

Career

Completion of this course will prepare you for variety of cyber security careers, such as:

cyber security specialist

cyber security consultant

cloud security engineer

network security engineer.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

AI Assisted Project Management

Cyber Security Law, Regulation and Policy

Security and Risk Management

Advanced Project

Networking Systems

Cloud Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security View 118 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS: 103292D, 105069F

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36400 AUD / year

≈ 36400 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for eligible Australian citizens
Indicative full fee for full-time domestic students: AU$9,314 per year (2025)
Indicative fee for full-time international students: AU$19,100/semester (2026)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Melbourne

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