Bachelor of Cyber Security – VU SYDNEY
Gain in-demand skills to protect data and information systems from hackers, with a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Victoria University.
Our cyber-security degree opens many career possibilities. You will study information technology, preparing you for a career in software development or the networking industry. Then you will focus on specialised units in cyber security – gaining the expertise needed to apply for specialised roles.
Learn essential skills in cyber-threat detection and risk management, including:
cyber security technologies (such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection and data encryption)
ethical hacking and digital forensic data collection
vulnerability analysis and control
enterprise security
cyber security regulation, policies and laws
software development
network design.
You will graduate with an internationally recognised degree, giving you the opportunity to launch your career within or outside Australia.
Campus Information
SYDNEY
Kent Street: Level 2, 545 Kent St, Sydney
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
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 |
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
You must provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, and achieved the result as described below.
- IELTS (Academic Module): overall score 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL internet-based test: overall score 79 (minimum section scores: listening 19, speaking 19, reading 18, writing 22)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): overall score 58-64 (no section score less than 50)
- University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): total score of 58
- VU English – University Preparation UPU (Undergraduate): Achieved
- English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) – EAP 2 (advanced): A grade.
Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply for up to 48 credits points against specific coursework units (as detailed below):
- degree in computer science or IT
- four-year Honours degree in computer science or IT
- degree or a Graduate Certificate with IT or Project Management units
- postgraduate qualification with IT or Project Management units
- combination of qualifications and experience equivalent to one of the items listed above.
- Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.
- Course Code: 105067H
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
73920 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 200 AUD

