Cyber security & cloud computing

Skilled experts in cyber security and cloud computing are in high demand. Study at Victoria University to learn how to protect company data and information systems from outside threats.

Courses in cyber security & cloud computing

Undergraduate (entry-level university courses)

University study undertaken before you graduate with a degree (up to including a bachelor with honours).

Bachelor of Cyber Security
NBCS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Data Science
NBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Information Technology
NBIT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
NBIP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3.5 years full time or longer for part time
Diploma of Cyber Security
VDCS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 1 year full time or longer for part time
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
NUIT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 0.5 years full time
Undergraduate Certificate in Web Development and Programming
VUWD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time

Why choose VU

Studying cyber security & cloud computing at VU

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Study in our state-of-the-art training centre
The Cyber Security Training Centre at our St Albans Campus simulates real world cyber threat scenarios, designed by global experts and built in partnership with the world's largest cyber security vendor, Cisco.
Student and teacher at VU's cyber security facility at St Alban's.
Find your pathway into an IT course
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen computing or IT course, we'll get you there with our study pathways.
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Achieve more with our award-winning teaching model
Study one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, thanks to our VU Block Model®.

Career outcomes

Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:

  • computer forensic analyst
  • cyber security analyst
  • network and security administrator
  • network security engineer
  • technical disaster recovery specialist
  • information security analyst
  • security architect.

VU stories

Daniel Arlington
From retail to a career in cyber security
Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22334VIC (now 22603VIC)
"The best thing about studying cyber security at VU TAFE was the positive and fun environment we were in. I loved going through the hacking challenges that were gamified in the labs."
The best thing about studying cyber security at VU TAFE was the positive and fun environment we were in. I loved going through the hacking challenges that were gamified in the labs.
Daniel's story
Image of Monika Mathur
Securing cyber success
Certificate IV in Cyber Security (course code now 22603VIC)
"The most valuable thing about the course is the knowledge and confidence we gain from the hands-on work placements. I learnt from experts who supported and inspired me with their career journeys."
The most valuable thing about the course is the knowledge and confidence we gain from the hands-on work placements. I learnt from experts who supported and inspired me with their career journeys.
Read Monika's story
Zahra Rezai
Hacking her way to success
Bachelor of Information Technology, Master of Applied Information Technology
"I have VU to thank for so many opportunities. From placing me at my internship where I got first-hand industry experience in the Footscray community, and giving me access to the best experience ever."
I have VU to thank for so many opportunities. From placing me at my internship where I got first-hand industry experience in the Footscray community, and giving me access to the best experience ever.
Zahra's story

Related interests

Business analytics

Cyber security & cloud computing

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Information systems management

IT networks & security

Web & mobile applications development

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