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La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2021, World University Rankings 2022; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2021, Ranking Web of Universities
Our multidisciplinary research hub contributes to Australia’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Work in high-tech labs for engineering, computer science and cybersecurity with 24/7 access, including a new, purpose-built engineering and technology facility at Bendigo with state-of-the-art materials fabrication and characterisation capabilities.
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ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.25Online: NC
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsSemester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), Term 6 (November)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 83.05
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.45
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Develop fundamental skills in building both small and large-scale networks and learn to identify the correct solutions to performance blockages.
Explore the fundamentals of computer hardware and software and learn to critically examine common problems.
Discover the ins and outs of major computer networks and learn to design and build basic webpages with HTML.
Learn how to identify the right cyber risk management approach to address real world threats.
Understand how to apply current cyber technologies to protect against various cyber threats.
Gain foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills to defend yourself against cyber threats.
Learn advanced response methods to tackle cyber threats using real case studies based on current industry threats.
Learn to analyse privacy and cryptography controls and enhance data security.
Learn to create and implement a database using SQL queries and evaluate possible cyber risks relevant to designed systems.
Study the latest forensic practices and tools used in digital investigations and understand the associated laws.
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2023)Anytime (2023)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Location: Online
Start dates: Term 2 (February), Term 4 (July)Term 2 (February), Term 4 (July)
Duration: 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
Location: Online
Start dates: Term 2 (February), Term 3 (April), Term 4 (July), Term 5 (September)Term 2 (February), Term 3 (April), Term 4 (July), Term 5 (September)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Using Python programs, design and develop solutions to complex computing problems such as malware analysis, spam scanning and penetration testing tasks.
Discover the tools most commonly used to protect and safeguard data, systems and networks.
From design and creation to editing and search – gain fundamental skills in managing data.
Explore digital forensics and learn to use digital evidence for cyber crime investigations.
Discover how to identify defence mechanisms for your network by understanding the fundamentals of networking.
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), Term 6 (November)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), Term 6 (November)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Online
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Online
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2023)Anytime (2023)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Study the most commonly used programming language and learn to solve simple data processing problems.
Studies in cybersecurity prepare you for a range of careers, including:
Potential employers of cybersecurity graduates include :
We have a cybersecurity lab with tools you'd usually pay thousands of dollars to access. We're taught by industry people as well as academics – one of my professors is currently at Microsoft – and you hear about opportunities you wouldn't otherwise. There are lots of opportunities because there's a huge demand for people with these kinds of skills.
I moved to Melbourne in 2020 during a very challenging time, and I decided to pursue a Master of Cybersecurity at La Trobe University. Two and half years later, I have successfully completed the degree with an overall High Distinction score, which included two full time internships with consulting and cybersecurity firms.
I am presently working as a Cyber-Security Analyst with one of the leading banks in Australia. I would like to thank all of my professors and tutors for their valuable support. Choosing La Trobe was one of the best decisions of my life.
