Bachelor of Information Technology - Cyber security

The course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to become an information technology professional. Students will learn core technical skills in the areas of computer and database systems, programming, networking, and IT security, in addition to professional skills such as effective communication and teamwork. Students will also undertake a major in one of the following areas: software & application development, network engineering, cyber security or web development. The course includes a number of small industry aligned subjects providing transferable skills, such as building resilience, building emotional intelligence, as well as subjects to help build a personal portfolio designed to encourage personal development skills. Subjects on Indigenous and ethics studies help develop an understanding of social justice, tolerance and cultural diversity. The course concludes with a work placement or experience and capstone subjects where students will undertake a project in their major area. The course will be delivered using mixed mode, with more face to face interactions in first year, moving to blended or fully online in later year subjects.

Learn how to identify and defend organisations and individuals against cyber-attacks, as well as educating users about best practice for avoiding attacks. Cyber security is one of the world's fastest growing industries - this specialisation gives you the skills to work at its cutting edge.

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
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Completion of the HSC (or equivalent) with strong performance (such as 60% or higher marks) in subjects in the Information Technology area.
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Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard IT university-level subjects.
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For recent school leavers, a report from the School Principal, equivalent to that used in the School Recommendation Scheme (SRS), recommending the applicant as well-suited for university study.
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IT related professional certifications such as from CISCO, Microsoft, IBM and other professional industries.

A completed AQF Certificate III in Information Technology (including any specialisation of Information Technology) or a completed AQF Certificate III in an area related to Information Technology.
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Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

A TOEFL paper-based score of 550 .
A TOEFL Internet-based score of 60 Listening - 12, Speaking - 18,Reading - 13, Writing - 21.
IELTS - overall score of at least 6.0, with no score below 5.5.