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AUD 43800

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

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
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Nov 2026

Closed

Mar 2026, Jul 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

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

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    43800

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

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

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Early Acceptance Grant

     

    Amount $2000
    Opening Date 24/07/2025
    Closing Date 25/10/2027
    Who is it for? Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student
    How is it paid? The grant amount will be deducted from the first semester tuition fees as an upfront discount. In Sydney, this scholarship will be applied from the second semester.
    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 2026/2027.
    • Be a newly offered international student from 1st April 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 2026/2027.
    • Meet all entry requirements and commence their studies at any of our LTU campuses in Australia.
    • 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. 

     

    Intake Course Commencement EAG Deadline
    Term 3 2026 May 2026 Offer accepted by Monday 6 April 2026
    Semester 2 2026 July 2026 Offer accepted by Tuesday 7 July 2026 (Sunday 12 July for applications submitted within Australia) 
    Term 4 2026 July 2026 Offer accepted by Sunday 21 June 2026
    Summer Semester/Term 5/6 2026 November 2026 Offer accepted by Monday 26 Oct 2026 (Sunday 1 Nov for applications submitted within Australia) 
    Semester 1/Term 2 2027 March 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 22 February 2027
    Term 3 2027 May 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 26 April 2027
    Semester 2 2027 July 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 5 July 2027
    Term 4 2027 July 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 5 July 2027
    Summer Semester/Term 5/6 2027 November 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 25 October 2027

     


    La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

    Amount Up to 25% reduction in course fees 
    Opening Date 10/02/2026
    Closing Date 31/12/2027
    Who is it for? Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student
    How is it paid? This scholarship will be applied from the first semester as an upfront discount to annual tuition fees for the 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 reduced deposit to confirm the scholarship. In Sydney, this scholarship will be applied from the second semester as a discount to annual tuition fees for the duration of the course. 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 offers up 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 newly offered international student from 10th February 2026.
    • Be a new international student commencing their course from Term 4, Semester 2 2026 or any future 2026/2027 intake.
    • Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
    • Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses.
    • Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
    • Meet all entry requirements and commence their studies at any of our LTU campuses in Australia.
    • Have passed the Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks, before they can be considered for this scholarship.
    • The scholarship may not be deferred to future intakes/years. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for that intake, the scholarship offer may be revoked.

     

    Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

    Undergraduate Programs

    GRADE 12 SCORE CBSE/ICSE GRADE 12 SCORE STATE BOARD  HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
    65%-77.49% 70%-77.49% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    77.5%+  77.5%+ 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.

     

    Postgraduate Programs

    BACHELOR’S DEGREE SCORE HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
    55% - 69.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    70%+ 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.

     


    Course Specific Scholarship

    We have also introduced the following course-specific scholarships.

    COURSE HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
    Master of IT (AI)     30% scholarship on the entire duration of the program. 
    Master of Public Health 30% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.

     
    *For Master of IT (AI) - Please note that students need to have a minimum score of 75% to secure the 30% scholarship.


    LTUSC Bursary    

    AUD $5,000 bursary applied across full-time degree studies for:

    • Bachelor of Cybersecurity (CRICOS Code: 096351E)
    • Master of Cybersecurity (CRICOS Code: 104801B)
    • Master of Education (CRICOS Code: 011412M)
    • Master of Information Technology (CRICOS Code: 037928B)
    • Master of Public Health (CRICOS Code: 119012H)

     

    Eligibility:

    New International Students commencing in Semester 2, 2026

    For eligible students, this bursary is awarded in addition to Early Acceptance Grant and High Achiever Scholarships

    • Additional Terms and Conditions apply
    • Bursary applied in equal instalments across full-time degree studies
    • Students who withdraw from the course will have their bursary cancelled
    • Limited availability, first come, first served
    • Bursaries may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice at the discretion of La Trobe University Sydney

     

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