Victoria University (VU) - Sydney
Victoria University (VU) - Sydney

Level 1, 160 Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS) (105067H)

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

In this program, students gain in-demand skills to protect data and information systems from hackers. The cyber-security degree opens many career possibilities. Students will study information technology, preparing them for a career in software development or the networking industry. Students will focus on specialised units in cyber security – gaining the expertise needed to apply for specialised roles. Students learn essential skills in cyber-threat detection and risk management, including:

  • cyber security technologies (such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection and data encryption)
  • ethical hacking and digital forensic data collection
  • vulnerability analysis and control
  • enterprise security
  • cyber security regulation, policies and laws
  • software development
  • network design.


Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

March 1, 2025

Submission deadline

September 1, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Open date

September 1, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Open date

December 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Open date

February 1, 2026

Submission deadline

August 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

3 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$23400 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover Fee: $579 per year