Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant’s previous academic record.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

• Bachelor degree in related discipline OR
• Bachelor degree (any) plus two years relevant work experience OR
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology or equivalent.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be eligible for an exemption from some credits. This might apply if you already have a recognised undergraduate degree, or significant relevant professional experience. If not, you’ll be required to finish four programs – the equivalent of six months of full-time study – to complete this degree.

Find out more about Credit for Prior Learning.

Deakin Scholarships 

Deakin offers a range of scholarships. If you’ve got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships.

Additional fees may apply and course fees may be subject to change.

Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant’s previous academic record.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

You can enrol in these internationally-recognised postgraduate qualifications if you have already completed an undergraduate degree or have other evidence of equivalent academic capability.

Recognition of prior learning

If you already have a recognised postgraduate certificate in this field, you may receive recognition of prior learning. To complete the Master of Cyber Security, you will complete 8, 12 or 16 programs, depending on your experience.

The course is structured in three parts:

• Part A. Fundamental Information Technology Studies (4 programs),
• Part B. Introductory Cyber Security Studies (4 programs), and
• Part C. Mastery Cyber Security Studies (8 programs).

Depending upon prior qualifications and/or experience, you may receive credit for Parts A and B.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection Policy visit The Guide.

Deakin Scholarships 

Deakin offers a range of scholarships. If you’ve got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships.

Additional fees may apply and course fees may be subject to change.