Bachelor of Cyber Security

VU course code: NBCS | CRICOS: 103891C, 105067H | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Tuition fee per semester : AU$16,700

Location

Footscray Park, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney

Next start date

29 July 2024

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Overview

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.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of cybersecurity with depth in selected areas of study from the following areas: network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cybersecurity professionals, enterprise network management, cloud security, data analytics for cybersecurity, ICT management for cybersecurity;

Analyse and adapt the latest cybersecurity technologies with intellectual independence, self- learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve real-world problems with sound decisions and judgement in a broad range of sectors including ICT, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media and manufacturing;

Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills; in depth understanding to the codes of ethics and conducts of cybersecurity professions; and

Exhibit a capacity to undertake IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment with a strong industry focus; and the responsibility and accountability as a lifelong learner for their own learning and professional practice.
: With more and more companies adopting cloud services and storage, valuable data and information systems are increasingly under threat from hackers and industrial spies.

Beyond just accessing information, hackers can penetrate enterprise networks, encrypt the hard drive of computers and extort the organisation or computer owners to pay for unlocking the system.

Globally, cybersecurity is expected to have an annual growth of over 20% in the next five years.
: Our experienced academic staff have a strong track record in cyber security research, providing you with a modern, up-to-date course.

Guest lecturers with current experience in the cyber security industry complement the academic staff to provide you with insights into the latest developments in this field.
: In addition to our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, we also have strong partnerships with leading companies in the industry. These include but not limited to AWS, Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle.

Victoria University is an academy for a multitude of certification courses from these leading industries. This means, as our students, you will have the opportunity to study certification courses taught by seasoned lecturers and research academics within the IT discipline with discounted certification examination fees.

For more details, please visit the following links and contact your course chair.

Amazon - AWS Training & Certification

Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy

Microsoft - Microsoft Education

Oracle - Oracle Academy

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, there may be an alternative study ‘pathway’ to achieving your goal. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study or work experience, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You’ll find information about any pathways to higher qualifications that may be available to you after completing this course under the ‘careers’ section of this page.

Find out more about pathways at VU.

: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course.

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

24 credit points

Certificate IV in Information Technology

24 credit points

Diploma of Information Technology

96 credit points

International Foundations at VU

Guaranteed entry only
: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Diploma of Information Technology

ECA College, Australia | 96 credit points
: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Diploma in Information Technology

Prospects College of Higher Education, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka | 96 credit points

Diploma in Information Technology

Sunway College Johor Bahru, Malaysia | 96 credit points
: If you have completed study with another university or institution you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study.

Use our credit calculator to find out what credit you may be eligible for based on your previous studies.

Note that if your previous study can’t be found through the credit calculator, you may still be eligible for credit.

calculate your credit

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the award of Bachelor of Cyber Security students will be required to complete

288 credit points of core units.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

Completion of this course will prepare you for variety of cyber security or IT careers, such as:

cyber security specialist
cyber security consultant
cloud security engineer
network security engineer
mobile and web applications developer.

Salaries & job growth

Globally, cyber security is growing and offers competitive salaries. Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website to see average salaries and employment growth for cyber security specialists.