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OpenMaster degree (coursework)Information Technology

Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Cyber Security

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: SIA-177482UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

This vertical dual degree allows you to gain a bachelors and a masters qualification in just 4 years, instead of 5. Get ready to launch into an exciting career with skills that are in high demand from some of the worlds biggest technology corporations. The Bachelor of Computer Science will teach you how to create and analyze computer-based systems. You will combine theory with hands-on experience and gain a deeper understanding of all aspects of computer technology. With a Master of Cyber Security, you will look at the field from a different angle, ask bigger questions, and find new ways to tackle real and emerging cyber security threats. You will develop an understanding of the global cyber security...

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Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended. Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 64 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study. Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C). Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended. Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 64 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
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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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia · China
Common pathwayFoundation background · Bachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsComputer Science · Accounting
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Computer Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.83/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
2
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.96/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
3
ChinaBachelor background
Master of Computer ScienceMaster degree · Master of Computer Science · Offshore
Percentage84.15%strong band · approx. top 15-20%
4
MalaysiaDiploma background
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor degree · Electrical Engineering · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.77/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%
5
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Data Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%

Campuses & intake dates

  • St Lucia