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Bachelor of Computer Science Major in Cyber Security

  • CRICOS COURSE CODE - 088400A

The cyber security industry is huge and growing quickly. Stake your career claim with our Cyber Security major. Learn the fundamentals of encryption systems, access control, the internet, and get into the minds of malicious hackers and cyber-criminals. Learn their tricks and how to defeat them. All with hands-on industry experience through Work Integrated Learning.

University Rankings &
Recognitions

Top 75 - Computer Science and Engineering

(Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024)

Top 175 - Computer Science

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)

Top 350 - Computer Science and Information Systems

(QS World University Rankings Ranking by Subject 2025)

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation is in the process of being obtained

01/06

Professional
Skills You Build

  • Cyber security testing
  • Cyber security strategy
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork

Comprehensive Course
Structure

Overall (3 years Bachelor Degree)

To qualify for the award  of Bachelor of Computer Science students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

 

  • eight [8] Computer Science Core units (100 credit points)
  • eight [8] units of study from the Computer Science Majors :Cybersecurity
  • eight [8] units of other studies (100 credit points) comprising a co-major, minor/s, advanced minor/s or electives

 

Core Units (8 Units)
  • Computer Systems
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Web Technology Project
  • Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Networks & Switching Computing
  • Technology Project A Computing
  • Technology Project B
Major Units (8 Units)
  • Cloud Computing Architecture
  • Database Design Project
  • Malware Analysis
  • Computing Technology Innovation Project
  • Network Routing Principals
  • Network Security & Resilience
  • Software Architectures & Design
  • IT Security
Elective Units (8 Units)

Students have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of electives across the different courses offered by BUC, allowing you to tailor your academic experience to your interests and career goals.

Associated
Careers

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  • Security consultant

  • Information security analyst

  • Cyber security penetration tester

  • Network or systems administrator

Program Entry
Requirements

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  • Main Pathway

    Australian Foundation – 65%

  • Alternative Academic Qualifications

    (International Baccalaureate, A-Levels, French Baccalaureate, Indian Year 12, Nepal Secondary, Pakistan HSSC, Bangladesh HSC)

  • English Requirement

    IELTS (Academic Module) – Overall 6.0 (no band < 6.0)

  • Other English options

    PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, UK/Cambridge IGCSE, GCE A-Level English, IB English A or B, C1 Advanced (Cambridge CAE)

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