Master of Cyber Security

Program code

5726

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 to 2 years full-time
4 years part-time

Credit points

160

Indicative fee

$10,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual CSP fee

Admission requirements

  • Any Bachelor degree (4.0 GPA) or higher

    (more)

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

Next start date

Trimester 2, 2024 (more)

Applications close

Monday, 24 June 2024

My details

Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.

 

Pathway 1: 1 year (80 credit points) completion of related IT bachelor degree AND three years IT professional experiences

To be eligible for the award of Master of Cyber Security (MCybSec), a student must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below:

  • Gain 80 credit points for the core module

Pathway 2: 1.5 years (120 credit points) completion of related IT bachelor degree

To be eligible for the award of Master of Cyber Security (MCybSec), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below:

  • Gain 80 credit points for the core module
  • Gain 40 credit points for flexible module

Pathway 3: 2 years (160 credit points) completion of any bachelor degree

To be eligible for the award of Master of Cyber Security (MCybSec), a student must acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below:

  • Gain 40 credit points for the foundation module
  • Gain 80 credit points for the core module
  • Gain 40 credit points for flexible module

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.

Exit points

To be eligible to exit the Masters program with one of the following awards, a student must acquire 40 credit points of prescribed courses from:

  • Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (3220)

To exit, a student should apply for a program transfer.

Note: The above Graduate Certificate exit points are not available to students admitted to the Masters program with advanced standing.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework).

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.

Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.