ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
International entry requirement
Nepal: 70%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES
Bachelor of Cybersecurity intended learning outcomes
Investigate, critically evaluate and apply current and emerging cybersecurity practices, regulations and standards
Apply well developed knowledge and skills to safeguard data, systems and networks
Employ professional skills and practice including effective team building, negotiation and high level communication across a range of environments
Apply critical and ethical awareness of human factors to develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats
Develop effective and innovative solutions and risk management strategies to address real work problems in cybersecurity
Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes for cyber incident responses
Apply the principles of cybersecurity into practice through real-time industrial projects
Bachelor of Cybersecurity career opportunities
After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and resources.
Possible roles include:
Ethical hacker
Bypass system and network infrastructure to safely expose weaknesses that could be exploited by a malicious hacker.
Cryptographer/cryptanalyst
Develop security systems using algorithms and ciphers to encrypt sensitive data. Analyse and decrypt information contained within cypher texts and encrypted data.
Security architect
Plan, implement and supervise computer and network security systems to protect against cybercriminals.
Cybersecurity policy adviser
Understand and articulate complex business needs to develop and implement tailored cybersecurity policies.
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$37 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
