Bachelor of Cyber Security
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    Bachelor of Cyber Security

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 38,094 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Cyber Security

    About

    Our Bachelor of Cyber Security equips you with the knowledge to protect digital systems and data. You will gain a solid understanding of cyber security practices, software, systems and networking.

    Learn how to identify and stop cyber threats, manage risks and protect data. Study a broad combination of courses covering foundational IT knowledge, security foundations, governance, risk and compliance, and technically related cyber courses.

    You’ll also have the option to major in either Governance, Risk and Compliance or Technology. Further into your degree, fine-tune these skills through collaborative projects based on real-life cyber-attacks.

    Cyber security professionals can be found working in a vast array of sectors – including healthcare, finance, government, defence, telecoms, aerospace and energy, to name a few. With a mix of critical thinking and technical skills, you can breach the cyber security industry to safeguard our digital society.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    The global job outlook for cyber security professionals is very strong. Significant growth in workforce demand and attractive salary prospects for qualified professionals are predicted. 

    You might become a cyber security analyst, safeguarding networks and critical systems against attacks and ensuring smooth daily operations. Perhaps you’ll explore advisory roles where you’d help organisations develop secure policies and strategies. Or, you might take on an investigative position, using your specialised expertise to uncover vulnerabilities and respond to cyber threats.

    Careers to consider include:

    • Cyber security analyst 
    • Information security analyst 
    • Network security engineer 
    • Penetration tester 
    • Cyber security consultant 
    • Incident responder. 

    Industry trends 

    Industry changes like the relentless growth in cloud adoption, the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) and the introduction of government regulations are driving the rise in cyber security adoption (Gartner, 2024). 

    The World Economic Forum (2023) states cybercrime has become the world’s third-largest economy behind the United States and China. Cybercrime could destabilise the global economy, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect individuals, organisations and governments from digital attacks.

    As a response, the Australian Government also unveiled its ambitious vision to become a world leader in cybersecurity by 2030 through its Australian Cyber Security Strategy. The government will dedicate AUD$8.6 million to professionalise the cyber workforce and AUD$9.4 million to develop a threat-sharing platform for the health sector – as investment examples.

    Accreditation

    This program is provisionally accredited at the level of Cyber Security Professional by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates are eligible for membership with the ACS and are recognised internationally through the Seoul Accord. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    38,094 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Cyber Security
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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