Bachelor of Cyber Security

Our cyber-security degree opens many career possibilities. You will study information technology, preparing you for a career in software development or the networking industry. Then you will focus on specialised units in cyber security - gaining the expertise needed to apply for specialised roles.

Learn essential skills in cyber-threat detection and risk management, including:

• cyber security technologies (such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection and data encryption)
• ethical hacking and digital forensic data collection
• vulnerability analysis and control
• enterprise security
• cyber security regulation, policies and laws
• software development
• network design.

You will graduate with an internationally recognised degree, giving you the opportunity to launch your career within or outside Australia.

Completion of this course will prepare you for variety of cyber security or IT careers, such as:

• cyber security specialist
• cyber security consultant
• cloud security engineer
• network security engineer
• mobile and web applications developer.

Globally, cyber security is growing and offers competitive salaries. Read more on the Australian government job-data site, Labour Market Insights.

To attain the award of Bachelor of Cyber Security students will be required to complete

• 288 credit points of core units.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.