OpenBachelor degreeInformation Technology

Bachelor of Cyber Security

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: VTAC4301011181UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course 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.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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