Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional)
Demand for cyber security experts is higher than ever. Build specialist expertise to make an impact in this constantly-evolving area of information technology (IT).
The four-year Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional), will develop and hone your skills to implement cyber security solutions and processes that protect organisations and individuals from cyber crime. With an embedded cyber security major and industry-aligned content, you'll be prepared to pursue a career as an IT or ICT practitioner — with the potential to grow into a leadership role.
Throughout this degree, you will explore topics including:
- computer crime and cyber security
- ethical theories and principles within a professional IT context
- social implications of computing in a digital world
- the impact of social media and networking
- professional communication, and more.
As well as technical skills, you will build robust skills in problem solving and decision making, critical analysis, ethical conduct, teamwork and professional communication. You will graduate as a work-ready, culturally and socially aware, globally competent and innovative lifelong learner.
Campus Information
Melbourne city campus
Melbourne City campus is located in the cosmopolitan heart of the “world’s most liveable city” and is surrounded by public transport, restaurants, cafes, theatres, galleries and parks
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
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 a graduate of the Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional), you will be well-equipped to pursue a wide range of ICT roles across industries and move into leadership roles.
This degree prepares you for a career in providing, supporting, analysing, troubleshooting and designing cyber security solutions. From websites to business applications to programming networks and beyond, your work and expertise will be highly sought after is applicable to by a range of organisations — spanning private businesses, government departments, schools, healthcare, and a multitude of transdisciplinary sectors.
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
- Course Code: 114320C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
161280 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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