This coursework master degree is designed to meet the demand for cyber security professionals within government, law enforcement and industry. The course engages with, and provides a pathway for, existing security or information technology professionals seeking a career and qualification in computer and network security. The Master of Cyber Security is a two year of full time (240 credit point), or part time equivalent course.

Students may enter with an undergraduate degree in computer science, networking or security science or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security.

Students must complete the programme outlined below. All semester enrolments are subject to unit availability and students should consult the Course Coordinator prior to enrolling.

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

Students in this course have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner equivalent to one semester of fulltime study. Such placements are available to students who have:

·         Successfully completed any prerequisite units,

·         Successfully completed at least two thirds of the requirements towards the degree and,

·         Have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65% or higher across their course, or

·         Have a WAM of 70% or higher for the two semesters preceding their application.

Students who meet these criteria and who wish to participate in Work Integrated Learning must apply in writing to their Course Coordinator by the end of the first year of the course (or PRIOR to enrolling in Project Preparation). Students should seek the advice of the Course Coordinator as to the appropriateness of pursuing the work placement option within their course structure and also as to their eligibility to be considered. Selection will be based on academic performance, the application and a formal interview process.

Successful applicants for work placement must enroll in and complete the requirements for the unit Work Experience Project (in place of 3 coursework units selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator). This is a 60 credit point unit and represents a full semester’s study load. Students are advised NOT to enroll in any additional units while taking the Work Experience Project unit.  Students should also note that failure to successfully complete Work Experience Project could necessitate completing the original 3 coursework units instead, which could add an extra semester to the course duration.