Bachelor of Cyber Security
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
UNSW Canberra’s Bachelor of Cyber Security is a future-focused, three-year degree informed by critical government and industry skills gaps. Graduate ready to make an impact in a constantly evolving cyber security landscape, with the skills and competencies that will make you in demand across industry, government and Defence.
You'll study a range of targeted courses developed to respond to the needs of government and industry within a sector defined by rapid change. You will study in a Hybrid Flexible (HyFlex) delivery mode, which combines compressed delivery, face-to-face and online study, allowing you to work and study simultaneously.
Areas of study
Analytical thinking, artificial intelligence for cyber security, critical infrastructure protection, cyber crime investigation, cyber management, ethical and legal understanding, risk management, theoretical and practical knowledge.
Career opportunities
With a strong foundation in the fundamentals of cyber security, you will be well-positioned to pursue a rewarding career in this evolving field. Potential careers include: cyber security analyst, penetration tester, security consultant, software engineer, chief information security officer, chief privacy officer, ethical hacker, risk analyst, security architect, security consultant, security operations centre manager, source code auditor, vulnerability assessor, cyber developer.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Other applicants
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.