Overview

This Cyber Security from the RMIT University aims to equip you with the mathematical, technical and business tools to secure an organisation’s information systems.

Secure systems and networks are a vital responsibility for organisations of all sizes and in our increasingly connected world, it is more important than ever. From the latest internet worm to identity theft, danger is no more than a click away.

You will learn about local area network (LAN) security, cryptography, the Advanced Encryption Standard, RSA, smartcards, biometrics, ethical hacking and information systems risk management.

This course includes opportunities for cyber security internships with industry organisations, both large and small.

Career

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

penetration testers

IT risk analysts

security managers

forensic analysts

security auditors

network security engineers

Programme Structure

Course include:

Case Studies in Information Security

Discrete Mathematics

Programming

IT Infrastructure and Security

Cryptography for Cyber Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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More details

National: Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

Int: Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS number: 055526D

An Australian bachelor degree in computing, or IT, or software, or electrical, or electronics, or communications, or mathematics, or physics with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent or

An Australian bachelor degree in a scientific/engineering/technical field with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent, with evidence of at least three years’ current, relevant work experience in the field of IT/ information security.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44160 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

35520 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported places; between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992/year

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

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