Bachelor of Cyber Security

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 into the Bachelor of Information Technology requires you to have completed: TAFE: Completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent), will be granted advanced standing of a maximum 96 credit points (Diploma) or 144 credit points (Advanced Diploma). Year 12: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. International: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including at least one of the following subjects: Mathematics OR Completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent); PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of six (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience will be considered for admission to the course. Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your completed application.