Bachelor of Cyber Security - Sydney
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Cyber Security at UNSW Sydney provides students with a unique blend of technical skills with an emphasis on human factors to protect people and businesses against cybercrime.
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'll learn about the ethical and legal aspects of cyber security, including data privacy laws.
This degree includes both applied and theoretical elements, teaching students from both an attack and defense perspective with an Engineering mindset and approach to security. With a Bachelor of Cyber Security from UNSW Sydney, you’ll be equipped with the skills to meet the growing demand for cyber security professionals and be prepared for a career in this exciting and ever-evolving field.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Cyber security principles, data structures and algorithms, digital forensics and cyber crime investigation, ethical and legal issues, human factors, privacy engineering, programming fundamentals, software security, theoretical and practical knowledge.
Career opportunities
There is an increasing need for experts in cyber defence across corporate organisations, primary industries, Government agencies and departments, and critical infrastructure to counter the rising number of cyber-attacks. Potential careers include Cryptography Engineer, Cyber Defense Incident Responder, Cyber Forensics Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Architect, Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Specialist, Data Privacy Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Security Engineer, Software Engineer, Vulnerability Assessment Analyst.
Professional recognition
Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society will be sought for this program.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1
All applicants
Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme: This degree is eligible for the Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme Offer Scheme. You can submit a portfolio to demonstrate your passion for your chosen degree and receive an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement. Students are required to submit a video and personal statement conveying their motivation and passion towards studying Engineering, Computer Science or Food Science. Learn more about the Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme.
Refer to the UNSW general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.