Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

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University of South Australia

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Course Code

067899J

Campuses

Mawson Lakes

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,100 / year

Next Intake February-2024

Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)

About

No.1 in SA for graduate skills in I.T.¹.
Benefit from contemporary curriculum informed by UniSA research in areas such as cyber security, augmented reality and data analytics.
Learn from dedicated, highly experienced teaching staff including practitioners employed in industry.
Benefit from our well-established partnerships with industry offering significant opportunities for placements and industry projects.
Focus on the security of information systems in contemporary IT systems.
Experience purpose-built teaching spaces designed to facilitate collaboration and work-integrated learning.
Develop the skills to support a network roll-out and maintenance.
Gain an understanding of network topologies and devices such as routers and firewalls.
Learn using the latest industry software and technology.
Prepare for industry (Cisco) certification exams including Cisco-Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco-Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Start now, decide later. Enjoy a common first-year across most IT degrees enabling you to switch between IT specialisations and receive credit for completed courses.

¹ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Computing and Information Systems – Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.

During your first year of study you will gain a solid foundation in networking, database development, programming fundamentals and systems analysis and design, before focusing on your networking and cybersecurity major that will you see you studying:

systems administration and design
network architecture and security
Cisco-Certified Network Professional route, switch and troubleshoot
digital forensics and electronic discovery
cloud, virtualisation and storage

In your final year, you will put your skills into practice through our ICT Capstone Project. You may have the opportunity to work directly with an industry client, drawing on the technical expertise gained throughout your studies and applying professional skills – communication strategies, stakeholder relationship management, project management – in a real-world setting to produce and deliver an artifact for your client. This could include the application of new technologies, developing proof of concept solutions and analysing current business processes to identify areas for improvement.

You will enjoy access to dedicated learning hubs where you can connect and collaborate, giving you the full workplace and project experience.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate

Career

Australia's technology workforce is expected to experience strong growth, averaging an increase of 5.4% annual increase through to 2026. Nearly half of that growth is forecast to occur in ICT technical and professional roles, with a further 26% expected in ICT management and operations roles¹.

Furthermore, cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia, enabling the digital economy to grow and innovate particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people and businesses move online².

There are strong employment prospects for suitably qualified ICT professionals.

Graduates of this degree may wish to consider the following career options:

Network Administrator: supporting infrastructure for wired network connections, wireless access points and remotely connected users; ensuring continuous network operations; performing installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrade, documentation, and operational support of network equipment
Cyber Security Analyst: specialist understanding vulnerabilities and threats; performing threat and risk assessments, and mitigation strategies; developing network system architecture and design; auditing, acceptance testing and compliance; ability to work in a close team
Computer Network Systems Engineer: designing and implementing networks and network security; understanding of security tools like cloud security, malware detection, web application firewalls, intrusion prevention; technical security risk assessment; writing security procedures and documentation
System Administrator: responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, in particular multi-user computers such as servers
Virtualisation Engineer: managing data storage, server resources and other virtual computing platforms

Career progression may see you take on roles such as:

Network Manager
Senior Network Engineer
Senior Cyber Security Analyst

¹Deloitte Access Economics, ACS Australia's Digital Pulse 2021
²Australia's Cybersecurity Strategy 2020

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,100

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

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Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.