Master of Engineering (Cyber Engineering and Telecommunications)
24 monthsProgramme duration
43,700 AUDTuition Fee/year
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Electrical and Electronic
Degree
MEng
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Cyber security is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia – and around the world – with rapid technological advancement and the evolving threat environment increasing demand that is set to see around 17,000 new jobs needed by 2026¹.
With the unprecedented penetration of computers and telecommunications systems outpacing advancements in cybersecurity, there is a significant need for telecommunications professionals with expertise in cybersecurity to ensure modern satellite, Internet of Things (IoT) and other emerging communication systems are designed – from the very start – with consideration for cybersecurity.
The only master’s degree of its type in Australia, this program will prepare you to perform design, cybersecurity, research and development, and analytics roles with government agencies, defence contractors or IoT companies. It may also lead to a career in research, with a PhD in space, telecommunications, software, systems or satellite engineering, or the engineering of secure emerging technologies.
This program is suitable for students with an engineering background in areas such as:
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering with a significant component of Engineering Mathematics
¹ Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy 2020
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Electrical and Electronic
Degree
MEng
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Cyber security is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia – and around the world – with rapid technological advancement and the evolving threat environment increasing demand that is set to see around 17,000 new jobs needed by 2026¹.
With the unprecedented penetration of computers and telecommunications systems outpacing advancements in cybersecurity, there is a significant need for telecommunications professionals with expertise in cybersecurity to ensure modern satellite, Internet of Things (IoT) and other emerging communication systems are designed – from the very start – with consideration for cybersecurity.
The only master’s degree of its type in Australia, this program will prepare you to perform design, cybersecurity, research and development, and analytics roles with government agencies, defence contractors or IoT companies. It may also lead to a career in research, with a PhD in space, telecommunications, software, systems or satellite engineering, or the engineering of secure emerging technologies.
This program is suitable for students with an engineering background in areas such as:
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering with a significant component of Engineering Mathematics
¹ Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy 2020
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