OpenBachelor degreeInformation Technology

Bachelor of Cyber Security

ProviderUNSW Sydney
Course code: UAC452001UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Protect people and businesses against cybercrime with a Bachelor of Cyber Security from Australia's leading Engineering and Technology faculty. Develop a unique blend of technical skills with an emphasis on human factors that impact cyber security. Cybercrime is rising rapidly around the world, with hundreds of millions of dollars being lost as a result every year. Forty-seven percent of Australian computer users respondents experienced at least one cybercrime in 2023, according to the Australian Institute of Criminology, opens in a new window, with nearly half of all victims experiencing more than one type of cybercrime. In this program, you will learn how to safeguard against cyber threats. Gain skills in designing secure systems, networks and data platforms using industry-standard technologies. Discover how human behaviour affects security and learn to analyse security failures. Plus, you will learn about the ethical and legal aspects of cyber security, including data privacy laws. With a Bachelor of Cyber Security from UNSW Sydney, you will be equipped with the skills to meet the growing demand for cyber security professionals and be prepared for a career in a fast-moving field.

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English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 162Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 162IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5PTE Academic 50, no component below 42TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 15

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

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Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia · Indonesia
Common pathwayFoundation background · Bachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsPhysics · Biology & Diversity
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Biology & Diversity · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%
2
MalaysiaDiploma background
Bachelor of CommerceBachelor degree · Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.97/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
3
IndonesiaBachelor background
Master of CommerceMaster degree · Business Analytics · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.75/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%
4
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Physics · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.88/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
5
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Physics · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%

Course curriculum

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