Master of Cybersecurity

About the course

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. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

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 hackercryptographer or cryptanalystsecurity architectcyber intelligence analystcompliance assurance managercybersecurity consultantcybersecurity policy advisercyber risk managersoftware developerresearch analyst. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)