Overview
Duration
3 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $37,000 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia. With this degree, you'll gain highly sought-after skills to generate and implement innovative cyber security solutions for business, government and individuals. You'll develop the expertise to investigate and identify current and future cyber security threats, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of networked devices and infrastructure, and generate and implement innovative cyber security solutions. You'll utilise cutting-edge facilities-including the new Cyber Range-to hone your security skills.
Study topics such as Fundamentals of Cyber Security, Cyber Security Standards and Operations, Cyber Security Defence and Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, and Trustworthy AI.
Your degree will also include core IT knowledge such as programming, networks and data management, and project management. You can also choose from a range of elective courses. In the last year of your studies, you will complete a practical project for industry or research placement providing first-hand experience of the knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed in full-time employment.
Program accreditation
Accreditation for the Bachelor of Cyber Security will be sought with the Australian Computer Society.
Attendance information
This program is offered via full-time, part-time, on-campus, in-person and online mode.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
The South Bank offering of this program is available to Domestic Students only.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of Absence
Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.
Industry experience
Students will gain direct industry experience through the completion of the core 20 credit point Work Integrated Learning course in their capstone year.
My career opportunities
As technology continues to advance, the need for cyber security professionals is also on the rise, with the Australian National Skills Commission reporting both a current shortage of cyber security professionals, as well as continued strong future demand for qualified professionals.
With IT prevalent in all sectors, you'll have the opportunity to work in a range of industries in either government or the private sector, across a range of industries. You will be equipped for potential career opportunities as a cyber security analyst, cyber security architect, cyber security manager, forensic computer analyst, security consultant, and security and compliance auditor.
