About Master Of Cyber Security in Edith Cowan University (ECU)

This coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for cyber security professionals within government, law enforcement and industry.

The course provides a pathway for existing information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in the cyber security domain. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT professions who have no previous experience in the cyber discipline.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Apply advanced technical strategies to investigate and synthesize complex concepts within authentic ICT tasks and assessments.
• Apply communication skills to demonstrate innovative methods, solutions and contributions in addressing cyber security focused issues.
• Reflect critically on a complex body of cyber security focused knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
• Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a complex cyber security research paper or professional project.

Work Experience option

Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the cyber discipline.

Employment opportunities

This course prepares students for careers in the field of cyber security, including areas such as network security, computer forensics, network forensics, security assessment, and information warfare and cyber security management.

Possible future job titles

Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Officer, Technical IT Security Officer, Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensic Practitioner (Acquisition and Analysis), Information Security Auditor, Information Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Software Auditor, Systems Administrator (Security), Information Security Officer, Penetration Tester, Computer Forensics Investigator, Computer Forensic examiner, Computer Forensic Analyst, Network Security Investigator.

A Bachelor degree; or

Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience

English Minimum Requirements

Academic IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0

TOEFL: Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses

University of Cambridge (Cambridge English: Advanced): Post-2015: An overall score of 176, with no individual band less than 169

Other: Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable.

Edith Cowan University Highlights

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.

Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students

International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:

Edith Cowan University Application Process

Application portal: Online

Application fee: No fees

Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)

Supporting documents:

• English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
• Senior High school report
• Academic transcript
• Work experience
• Resume
• English language proficiency
• Interview
• Reference

English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)