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.

To attain the award of Bachelor of Cyber Security students will be required to complete

• 288 credit points of core units.

Completion of this course will prepare you for variety of cyber security or IT careers, such as:

• cyber security specialist
• cyber security consultant
• cloud security engineer
• network security engineer
• mobile and web applications developer.

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 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.