The whole world depends heavily on data where no one can afford hacking or attack. Cyber Security protects all these data and defends computer operating systems from cybercrime/threat.

Cyber Security is a chunk of processes, technologies that are implemented to protect the manipulation or destruction of data. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is high in many organisations, business and government.

Why Choose Australia To Study Cyber Security?

Australia is famous for its teaching techniques worldwide. They teach their students using the latest technology, facilities also giving them opportunities for the internship.

The courses are flexible and aim to create cybersecurity professionals with long- term skills and knowledge.

Visa Criteria

A valid passport

Offer letter from enrolled university or institution

Proof showing enough financial funds

Evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover

Bachelors in Cyber Security

At this level, you will get to know about the foundation of the particular field and eventually explore the complex areas. The subject fields like computer crime, digital forensics will be covered. Bachelor degree will be of 120 credits meaning 8 to 9 semesters.

Course Duration– 3 years (Full or Part-time)

Eligibility-

1. Has to complete year 12 or equivalent.
2. IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band lower than 6.0

                                                  OR

 TOEFL Score of 60 – 78

Masters in Cyber Security

The course can only be taken by those who have completed an undergraduate or bachelors course. At this level, you will learn to detect, analyze and tackle challenges of cybersecurity. The students are also taught how the mechanisms and controls are implemented.

Course Duration-  2 Years (Full or Part-time)

Eligibility-

1. Has to complete an Australian Bachelors degree or equivalent in computing/IT/cybersecurity.
2. IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band lower than 6.0

                                                            OR

 TOEFL score of 79 – 93

Where To Study?

Here’s is a list of the top 5 universities where you can pursue your studies for cybersecurity courses:

1. The University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
2. Macquarie University
3. Monash University
4. Charles Darwin University (CDU)
5. Griffith University

Job Opportunities and Career Outcomes

After the completion of a Bachelors and Masters degree, there are tons of job opportunities. It is expected to increase from 36,500 to 41,000 by 2022.

Careers like Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Technical Officer, Cyber Security Engineer, Junior Cyber Security Consultant can be pursued after the completion of your studies.

Migration Aspect

You can apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa after you have graduated. These visa holders can study, work and stay in Australia temporarily based on the qualification for 16 months to 2 years.

Also, there is a chance to apply for PR as an ICT security as the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or in some cases 457 visa is relevant.

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