Bachelor of Cyber Security
Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia. Our Bachelor of Cyber Security will provide you with the essential skills to design and implement cutting-edge cyber security solutions for businesses, government and individuals.
As the first and only Queensland-based university named Bachelor of Cyber Security degree, you'll develop the skills 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.
Highlights of studying Cyber Security
- Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, including our Cyber Range, to refine your skills and stay ahead of evolving cyber challenges.
- Develop essential IT knowledge including programming, networks and data management, and project management.
- 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.
- Complete a practical industry or research placement in your final year, gaining valuable first-hand experience and equipping you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in the workforce.
Campus Information
Gold Coast
Griffith Health Centre, Business School building, Red Zone, science precinct, library with tech lounge and 24/7 study hall, range of sport and fitness amenities
Nathan
Business and government, science and aviation, engineering and IT, environment, law, humanities and languages
South Bank
Music plus visual and creative arts & Two libraries, cinema, art galleries and state-of-the-art exhibition and performance spaces
Intakes
- Feb
- June
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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.
IT is prevalent in all sectors, offering opportunities to work across a wide range of industries in both government and the private sector.
Potential career opportunities include roles such as:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Architect
- Cyber Security Manager
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Security Consultant
- Security and Compliance Auditor
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
Qualification: All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE)
- Your entry requirements include: An overall grade average of 65% including English and best 3 academic subject (no other language subjects).
FOR SRI LANKA
Qualification: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 1.7 in the best 3 Advanced Level subjects (where A=4, B=3, C=2, S=1)
FOR NEPAL
Qualification: Nepalese Proficiency Certificate
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 89 in the final year results.
Qualification: School Leaving Certificate Examination awarded by National Examinations Board
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 3.6 in the final year results
FOR BHUTAN
Qualification: Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate
- Your entry requirements include: An overall average of 65% in the best 5 academic subjects (2 languages and 3 academic subjects) excluding Internal Assessment
FOR BANGLADESH
Qualification: Bangladeshi Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate (since 2003)
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 4.0 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 114026J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
115500 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 50 AUD
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