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Bachelor of Cyber Security

Domestic students
Bachelor of Cyber Security (BCYS)
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  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1.5-3 years (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Step into the frontline of digital defence with a career in cyber security and learn to design and implement secure network solutions to protect against continually shifting threats and cyberattacks. 
  • Designed for those with a minimum of five years' work experience, UniSQ’s Bachelor of Cyber Security delivers certified, structured and practical, industry-specific cyber security training, enabling you to diversify skillsets and shift your career path.
  • Combine practical experience and comprehensive skill development, allowing you to graduate ready for the workforce, whether that’s protecting government systems, securing healthcare networks, or working in private industry.
  • Gain job ready industry relevant credentials, including IBM SkillsBuild.
  • Earn while you learn – this qualification includes a 12-month paid internship where you’ll gain practical experience.
  • Our cyber security courses will expand your knowledge in areas such as audit and risk management, endpoint, web and cloud security, Internet of Things, and leadership. You’ll also advance your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills preparing you for work in an innovative and continuously changing industry.
  • Fast-track your study with UniSQ. Use your previous work experience to apply for credit and, if eligible, you can complete your studies sooner. 
  • The pilot program that shaped this industry-leading Bachelor of Cyber Security, was developed to assist veterans and their spouses to transition from military to civilian life, retrain and reskill in industry. This degree has now expanded and is an ideal opportunity if you have five years' work experience and want to diversify your skillsets and pivot your career. 

Further study

Once you've successfully completed the Bachelor of Cyber Security you can apply to study the Master of Cyber Security, Master of Information Systems, Master of Information Technology or the Master of Research.

Career outcomes

  • You’ll graduate with hands-on experience and technical certification to start your cyber security career across various industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and technology, providing diverse opportunities for specialisation and career growth.
  • Potential roles include (but are not limited to) cyber security engineer, ethical hacker, security consultant, incident responder, security architect, forensic computer analyst, security software developer, cryptographer, and cyber security analyst.

Entry requirements

  • Have achieved a minimum ATAR of 64.00, or equivalent.
  • Applicants are required to have a minimum of 5 years' work experience, or part-time equivalent, from a defence, health, sciences, social sciences or creative arts background, through submission of a resume. 
  • Applicants will need to:
    • attend an interview with staff from the School of Mathematics, Physics and Computing to determine suitability for entry,
    • supply a letter of support of a paid internship from an employer to be eligible for admission to this degree (locating a paid internship in cyber security is the responsibility of the applicant).

Notes

The internship for this degree requires a baseline security clearance. We recommend researching the eligibility criteria, application times, and costs before applying. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, most employers require this clearance, which can only be obtained during employment. 

Applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior learning for their work experience which may count towards the Professional Practice major element of the degree. Claims for recognition of prior learning should be submitted before or at the time of application.  

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the , or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Pathways

If it’s been some time since you’ve studied, you can enrol in the UniSQ Ready preparation program to improve your study skills to set you up for university success.

Degree structure

Courses to be studied Units
Technical core courses 8
Leadership core courses (paid internship) 8
Professional practice courses* 
or
8 x electives*		 8
Total 24

* Your eligibility for recognition of prior learning, based on 5 years' work experience from a defence, health, sciences, social sciences, or creative arts background, provides up to 8 units of credit in the Professional Practice major. If you have 5 years of work experience from any discipline background but are unable to satisfy 8 units of credit for the Professional Practice major, there are a range of elective courses available to assist in the completion of this element of the degree.

Refer to the for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Professional experience/placements

As part of this degree, you’ll gain industry experience during a 12-month paid internship. You will need to arrange the paid internship position yourself and will need to provide UniSQ with evidence of a baseline security clearance prior to commencing the internship.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

精东传媒app Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 9312
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28000

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from .

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

for this degree and select your preferred days and times for an interview. This expression of interest form helps us understand your needs so we can provide you with the best advice and support for your application.

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Intakes

You can choose to start in the Year-long 1, 2 or 3 intake.

精东传媒app period  Application closing date 精东传媒app period start date
Year-long 1, 2025  Monday 13 January Monday 10 February 
Year-long 2, 2025 Monday 28 April Monday 26 May 
Year-long 3, 2025 Monday 4 August Monday 8 September

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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