Overview

You’ll attain the knowledge to identify, demonstrate, diagnose and fix threats in software information systems. You’ll learn about network security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking.

Upon graduation of the Master of Cybersecurity from Swinburne University of Technology, you’ll have the confidence and ability to pursue a career as a systems analyst in fields such as cybersecurity, incident response, auditing and malware.

Career:

Graduates will be equipped to seek employment in the following areas:

Cybersecurity Analyst

Security Systems Manager

Cryptographer

Consultant/Advisor

Cybersecurity Coordinator/ Operations/Project Manager
Security System Developer

Network/Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect
Security Solutions Sales

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Creating Web Applications

Technology Enquiry Project

Technology Design Project

Technology Innovation Project

Internet Security

Technology Application Project

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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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

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 code 098492J

The admission requirements for Master of Cybersecurity consist of:

a bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline, or
a non-STEM bachelor degree, plus 3 years industry experience in the web development, cybersecurity, software development or related fields, or

successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity.

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

43280 AUD / year

≈ 43280 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31920 AUD / year

≈ 31920 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): AUD$9,314

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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