Master of Cybersecurity- Cryptography and Blockchains in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 53,000
(c. USD37,734.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

Our Cryptography and Blockchains specialization offers a comprehensive grounding in applied cryptography and cutting-edge blockchain technology.

You'll develop practical skills using advanced tools to create, assess, and deploy cryptographic solutions across cloud platforms, blockchain networks, and IT infrastructure.
The program covers essential technologies including distributed system security, secure communication protocols, and practical cryptography applications.

Explore specialized subjects like cloud security, data protection, and innovative fields such as deep learning applications.
Develop leadership capabilities in this rapidly expanding field of national significance, mastering offensive and defensive strategies, evaluating network security, and implementing organizational cybersecurity measures.
The Master of Cybersecurity program prepares professionals for leadership roles and technical specialization in an industry expected to create 17,000 new cybersecurity jobs within five years.
Graduates will gain expertise in creating, evaluating, and maintaining cybersecurity systems and solutions.

Equip yourself with in-demand skills for an industry poised for nearly 200% growth in the coming years1, facing a projected shortage of 17,000 cybersecurity professionals2.

You'll achieve deep understanding of core cybersecurity principles and emerging trends, technical proficiency in threat detection and analysis, knowledge of privacy laws and security standards, and the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:

a three year Australian bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or
the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or a qualification deemed to be equivalent, or
completed 24 credit points of the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity or Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity with a minimum credit average (65 percent). The 24 credit points must include 12 credit points of Cybersecurity Core units and 12 credit points of Cybersecurity specialist elective units, and
a major or minor in information technologies (IT) or computer science, or equivalent in volume of learning as determined by the program directors is required for this discipline
IELTS- A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Tuition AUD 53,000

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