Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
  • You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
  • 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in any discipline, or to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Cyber Security.
  • You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need: 2 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations.
  • * Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.
  • 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
  • To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below).
  • You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • For the Cyber Defence field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Applied Cryptography, Computer Networking, Databases, Web Application Programming, Operating Systems, Concurrency, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development, Internet of Things, Systems Administration, or Introduction to Programming.
  • For the Cryptography field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Set Theory, or Mathematical Logic.
  • For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need: 5 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations.
  • * Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.
  • IELTS Overall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • PTE 64

Career Outcomes

  • Cyber risk and governance consultant Penetration tester Cyber security analyst IT security specialist Cyber security designer Forensic analyst Risk and compliance analyst Cloud infrastructure engineer Incident response manager Cyber security policy officer

Locations

Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and support services to help you succeed.

  • Saint Lucia Campus

    280–284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr
    St Lucia - Queensland
    Australia