Bachelor of Cybersecurity
University of Technology Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00099F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12060
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About
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity will educate and prepare graduates with specialist knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and its digital, physical and social impact. There is strong industry demand for cybersecurity professionals with sound technical capabilities, awareness of the broader context surrounding cybersecurity, and who can respond to emerging risks and opportunities in this expanding field.
Students in the course engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. The course covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including system security, information security, network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, IoT security and privacy preservation. Learning is underpinned by a solid foundation in computing and information technology, preparing graduates to work in a variety of IT roles that draw on both their broad IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skillset. The course is designed for students who intend to make a career in the profession, as well as providing a pathway to honours, postgraduate study and a research career.
Areas of study
Cybersecurity, information security, cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity incident response, cloud security, cryptography, computing and IT fundamentals, project management.
Career opportunities
Career options include Security Analyst, Security Architect, IT Security Engineer, Cyber Security Officer, Incident Responder, Security System Developer, Information Security Auditor or Network Administrator. As a graduate of this degree you will be well placed to complete further industry certifications such as ACA Cloud Security Associate, or ACP Cloud Security Certification.
Professional recognition
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology plan to seek accreditation from the Australian Computer Society.
Practical experience
The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is an additional component of this course, comprising a minimum of nine months’ internship and supporting subjects at UTS. Full-time students normally undertake the Diploma component after completing the second year of the course.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1, English Advanced.
Portfolio: Current school leavers can support their application by submitting the Year 12 Engineering and IT Portfolio via UAC.
Applicants with work and life experience
Statement of service: Applicants are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application and provide statements of service to UAC, as an adjustment of up to five points to their selection rank may be awarded on the basis of relevant employment experience. Applicants will have had to have met the UTS minimum matriculation requirements in order for their employment experience to be assessed, and their documented employment experience must be at least one full-time year or greater.
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Further information
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UTS cross-faculty and combined courses
UTS offers many cross-faculty courses and combined courses in the areas of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering and Information Technology, Health, Law and Science.
UTS also offers a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII), a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment as combined degrees. TD School at UTS also offers a unique future-focused Diploma in Innovation that can be completed in parallel with almost any Bachelor degree and double degree, except BCII. Diploma enrolment is by direct application once at UTS.