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Master of Cybersecurity

Navitas Group - La Trobe University - Sydney Campus

Australia,New South Wales

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 43,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2026

Apply Date

Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

255 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Cybersecurity

Program Overview

Get the ethical hacking and defence strategies you need for an in-demand career with La Trobe's Master of Cybersecurity.

Build fundamental skills in system design, implementation, testing and documentation. Develop technical expertise in pen testing, blockchain and cyber forensics. Complement your cybersecurity expertise with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management.

By studying La Trobe's Master of Cybersecurity, you will:

master ethical hacking and defence techniques to evaluate the security of network configurations and how to defend network-based threats
learn a procedural language that identifies and analyses common coding practices that avoid security vulnerabilities
explore the psychology of hacking and cybercrime, its legal and ethical frameworks and approaches to governance and risk management
supplement your skills with certifications through our partnership with Microsoft and get hands-on experience in our on-campus Cisco labs
choose an industry development project or work-based placement to cement your learning and launch your career, or pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis
have the flexibility to exit early with a Graduate Diploma after one year or a Graduate Certificate after six months or, depending on your previous computer science or IT qualifications, complete your Master's in only 1.5 years

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2026		Open
jul 2025		Closed
jul 2026		Open
nov 2026		Opening Later
nov 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 43,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Navitas Group - La Trobe University - Sydney Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 12.0 Minimum Reading - 13.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Prepare for a rewarding career in the public or private sector, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and resources. Possible roles include:

Ethical hacker
Cryptographer or cryptanalyst
Security architect
Cyber intelligence analyst
Compliance assurance manager
Cybersecurity consultant
Cybersecurity policy adviser
Cyber risk manager
Software developer
Research analyst.

Scholarships

Early Acceptance Grant - International Students

Early Acceptance Grant Amount	$2000
Opening Date	24-July-2025
Closing Date	01-Feb-2026
Who is it for?	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student
How is it paid?	The grant amount will be deducted from the second semester tuition fees.
Background	International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Acceptance Grant of $2,000.
Are you eligible to apply?	To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must: Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to study in Summer semester 2025/Semester 1 2026. Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder. Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored). Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible. Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses or Sydney Campus in 2025/6. Meet the University's English language requirements and all the other conditions stated on the Offer Letter, accept the offer, and pay the required deposit mentioned on the offer. Students who receive a Conditional Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be considered eligible for the grant. This grant is not available to La Trobe College Australia (LTCA) packaged students (ELICOS, Foundation, and Diploma). All students who accept up until the deadline, including those who have already accepted, will be eligible for this grant.

How to apply

Students will automatically be considered when applying for an approved course. Students may apply directly through StudyLink.
The Early Acceptance Grant can be combined with the La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship to form a discount on first-year tuition fees. This is subject to all conditions being met for both offers.
The Early Acceptance Grant cannot be combined with any other scholarships.

Intake	Course Commencement	EAG Deadline
Summer Semester/Term 5 & 6 2025	November 2025	Offer accepted by Sunday 5 Oct 2025
Semester 1/Term 1 2026	March 2026	Offer accepted by Sunday 1 Feb 2026

The grant is in addition to the La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship the applicant may already hold.

Note – This is not applicable for Diploma programs

La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

High Achiever Scholarship Amount	Up to 25% reduction in course fees
Opening Date	29-Sep-2023
Closing Date	31-Dec-2026
Who is it for?	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student
How is it paid?	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to tuition fees for each subject studied for the entire duration of the course. Recipients are required to meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in the Letter of Offer and accept the offer by paying the required deposit before the scholarship can be applied. Please note: Failure to meet condition(s) and pay the acceptance deposit on time may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.
Background	La Trobe University values academic excellence. High-achieving international students considering applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course will be automatically considered for this scholarship.The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards high achieving International students. This scholarship is worth between 15% to 25% off the annual tuition fees for the duration of studies.
Are you eligible to apply?	To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must: Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. Be a new International student applying for 2024-2026 intakes. Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored). Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses. Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:
WAM*	ATAR Equivalent	Scholarship	Amount
60-69.9	60-69	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 15%	15%
70-74.9	70-74	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 20%	20%
75+	75+	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 25%	25%
Recipient obligations Maintain a full-time enrolment in one of the La Trobe University campuses in Australia and satisfactory academic progress during the studies.

How to apply

Applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship after submitting an application for an Approved course.
Percentage awarded is based on the WAM and overall eligibility of the course. The scholarship will be included in the Letter of Offer.
The scholarship will be reflected on the student's statement of account after the census-date once the student has accepted the offer, paid the required deposit mentioned on the offer letter and enrolled into their course.
*A WAM is an average mark that takes into account the credit point value of the subjects that you have completed. It is based on the actual mark of all subjects completed in your course at any given time.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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