Victoria University (VU) - Brisbane
Victoria University (VU) - Brisbane

269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia

Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS) (105067H)

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

This cyber-security degree opens many career possibilities. Students will study information technology, preparing them for a career in software development or the networking industry. Then they 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
Students will graduate with an internationally recognised degree, giving them the opportunity to launch their career within or outside Australia.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of cybersecurity with depth in selected areas of study from the following areas: network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cybersecurity professionals, enterprise network management, cloud security, data analytics for cybersecurity, ICT management for cybersecurity
  • Analyse and adapt the latest cybersecurity technologies with intellectual independence, self- learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve real-world problems with sound decisions and judgement in a broad range of sectors including ICT, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media and manufacturing
  • Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills; in depth understanding to the codes of ethics and conducts of cybersecurity professions
  • Exhibit a capacity to undertake IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment with a strong industry focus; and the responsibility and accountability as a lifelong learner for their own learning and professional practice.

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

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

February 1, 2025

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

February 1, 2025

Submission deadline

August 1, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

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

$22400 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee: $703 per year