Bachelor of Information Technology with a Major in Cyber Security

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

047327M

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 46,300 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Information Technology with a Major in Cyber Security

About

With one third of Australian businesses having already been the victims of cybercrime and the cost of cyber attacks estimated to exceed $1 billion per year, cybersecurity experts are in demand to deal with threats to or vulnerabilities in computers, data, networks and programs.

The Cyber Security major will provide you with the foundational knowledge you’ll need to create and manage an effective cybersecurity environment for commercial, private and industrial applications. It emphasises concepts, insights and skills that will enable you to increase data security, provide data assurance and protect privacy.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

Career

Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Cybersecurity auditor
Cybersecurity consultant
Cybersecurity governance manager
IT or security manager
Privacy officer
Risk analyst

Employers

Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Defence agencies
Energy and environment sector
Government agencies and departments
Information technology companies
Media and entertainment companies
Retail and e-business companies
Technology and telecommunications companies
Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies

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