OpenBachelor degreeSecurity Science

Bachelor of Cyber Security

ProviderGriffith University
Course code: QTAC228951UniversityStudy area: Security ScienceData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Brisbane South (Nathan) · QLD

Course overview

Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia. With this degree, you'll gain highly sought-after skills to generate and implement innovative cyber security solutions for business, government and individuals. You'll develop the expertise to investigate and identify current and future cyber security threats, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of networked devices and infrastructure, and generate and implement innovative cyber security solutions. You'll utilise cutting-edge facilities-including the new Cyber Range-to hone your security skills. Study topics such as Fundamentals of Cyber Security, Cyber Security Standards and Operations, Cyber Security Defence and Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, and Trustworthy AI. Your degree will also include core IT knowledge such as programming, networks and data management, and project management. In the last year of your studies, you will complete a practical project for industry or research placement. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Cyber Security at GU.

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Career Opportunities
As technology continues to advance, the need for cyber security professionals is also on the rise, offering extensive opportunities to work across a wide range of industries in both government and the private sector. Potential career opportunities include cyber security analyst, cyber security architect, cyber security manager, forensic computer analyst, security consultant, and security and compliance auditor.

Entry requirements

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25-28

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students18
#2025
Higher education entry<5 · <5%
<5%
School leavers (ATAR)5 · 27.8%
27.8%
Secondary education7 · 38.9%
38.9%
Vocational pathway0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students0 · 0.0%
0.0%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDJuly 2026
  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLD