M.S Cybersecurity - Computer Science at La Trobe University [LTU], Melbourne Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Science [M.S] [Cybersecurity - Computer Science] From La Trobe University

Melbourne, VictoriaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1964established year
21203enrollment
Public
Partner [14 Courses]
7.2/10

Master of Science [M.S] (Cybersecurity - Computer Science)

2 years
Full Time
Online
College Partner
Ranked #251 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

$25,610 /Yr

A$39,400 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline for La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - Dec 31, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$25610 (AUD 39400)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$24830 (AUD 38200)
2021$15925 (AUD 24500)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 semester 1 Jan 22, 2025
Application Deadline for La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship Dec 31, 2025
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  • La Trobe's Master of Cybersecurity prepares you for a successful career in this fast-growing field, whether you have an IT background or not.
  • The degree has been carefully designed by industry leaders to first give you a strong foundation in cybersecurity, then invite you to specialise in either computer science, business operations or artificial intelligence.
  • Build fundamental skills in system design, implementation, testing and documentation.
  • Develop technical expertise in pen testing, blockchain and cyber forensics, and get hands-on experience applying your knowledge in our state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless labs. You'll also get to hone your networking skills in our CISCO networking and security labs.
  •  You'll work on a real industry project alongside our industry partners, undertake a professional placement, or, if you're working towards a research career, complete a thesis on emerging topics in cybersecurity.
  • Early exit points mean that every part of your degree contributes to your future career. Exit after six months with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals, or after one year with a Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity.
  • To qualify for the award of Master of Cybersecurity , students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

  • Australian Bachelor's degree or international equivalent, with a minimum C grade or 60% average in the final year and three years relevant managerial experience.
  • Applicants with more than eight year's relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

240

ECTS Credits


Ranking

20232022202020192018

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Engineering 251 out of 1502 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 32 in Australia 2023)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
La Trobe High Achiever ScholarshipUp to 25% reduction in course feesApplicant must have minimum average mark of 60%.
La Trobe Vice Chancellor ScholarshipReduction or either 50% or 100% off total course feesApplicant must have minimum average mark of 80%.


Career and Placement after Course

Combining cybersecurity with artificial intelligence, business operations or computer science puts you at the front line of defence against cybercrime. Graduate ready for your career as a:

  • Security architect
    • Plan, implement and supervise computer and network security systems.
       
  • Cyber intelligence analyst
    • Use your knowledge in areas like network administration or network engineering to help counter the activities of cybercriminals such as hackers and developers of malicious software.
       
  • Compliance assurance manager
    • Support cybersecurity and privacy assurance and develop and manage security and risk for communications and technology.
       
  • Cybersecurity consultant
    • Play both the attacker and the defender to optimise computer systems, networks and software programs.
       
  • Cybersecurity polity adviser
    • Work independently on different aspects of the advisory model. Understand, assess and articulate complex business, markets and cyber policy, and implement cyber policies.
  • Cyber risk manager
    • Manage risk across operating systems, network infrastructure, software applications, web servers and databases. Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risk.


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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
La Trobe College Excellence Scholarship- South AsiaScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship - India and Sri LankaScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarships 2020Scholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
FINCAD Women in Finance ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 13,000/Yr$20,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
BrokerFish International Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 650/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Destination Australia ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 9,750/Yr$15,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeEasy-to-Apply

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ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline for La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship (31st Dec 2025)
USD 26,650 /Yr
AUD 41,000 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE: 58
Semester 2 classes begin Date (21st Jul 2025)
Foundation Academic Scholarships Closing Date (31st Jan 2025)
Semester 2 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake 1 (23rd Jul 2025)
Acceptance deadline for 2025 Intake (25th Jul 2025)
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  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE: 58
Semester 2 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (30th Jul 2025)
Semester 1 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake (26th Feb 2026)
USD 28,340 /Yr
AUD 43,600 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Duolingo: 120
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE: 58

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