Bachelor
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity will educate and prepare graduates with specialist knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and its digital, physical and social impact. There is strong industry demand for cybersecurity professionals with sound technical capabilities, awareness of the broader context surrounding cybersecurity, and who can respond to emerging risks and opportunities in this expanding field.
Students in the course engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. The course covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including system security, information security, network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, IoT security and privacy preservation. Learning is underpinned by a solid foundation in computing and information technology, preparing graduates to work in a variety of IT roles that draw on both their broad IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skillset. The course is designed for students who intend to make a career in the profession, as well as providing a pathway to honours, postgraduate study and a research career.
Career options include Security Analyst, Security Architect, IT Security Engineer, Cyber Security Officer, Incident Responder, Security System Developer, Information Security Auditor or Network Administrator.
As a graduate of this degree you will be well placed to complete further industry certifications such as ACA Cloud Security Associate, or ACP Cloud Security Certification.
Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of Information Technology core subjects, 42 credit points of Cybersecurity core subjects, 30 credit points of Cybersecurity choice subjects, and either 24 credit points of electives or a sub-major.