IT networks & security

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in network and systems computing. Victoria University courses cover general IT networks, security, and specialised CISCO modules and MCITP configuration.

Why choose VU

Studying IT networks & security at VU

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Experience our high-tech cyber security centre

Our IT networks and security courses offer practical learning at our state-of-the-art Cyber Security Training Centre.

Find your pathway into IT

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen IT course, we'll get you where you need to be with our study pathways.

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Achieve more with our award-winning teaching model

Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our VU Block Model®.

Career outcomes

Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:

network and security administrator
service delivery manager
network security administration
network security engineer
technical disaster recovery specialist
security analyst
security architect.

VU stories

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."

Zahra's story