The course aims to prepare graduates of broad Information Technology or Computer Science backgrounds to specialise their knowledge in networking and/or cybersecurity. Students will be able to focus their learning on how to manage and administer computer networks and security and prepare them for careers in network administration, network management, or as systems analysts, systems designers, data communications specialists or network security engineers or administrators.
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science from an approved tertiary institution.
However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
English requirement
IELTS 6 (W 6 / S 6)TOEFL iBT 60 (W 18 / S 18)PTE Academic 50 (W 50 / S 50)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (W 169 / S 169)
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.