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Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Location

NSW, Online, QLD, SA, VIC

Study Mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

Outcomes

Cyber Security, Cyber Security Officer, ICT Security Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Network Security Administrator, Network Security Engineer, Systems Security Designer

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Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Awarded By

Torrens University Australia

Duration

3 years full time, 6 years part time

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Total cost for this course is $87,450 (24 subjects at $3,644 per subject).

Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $69,960.

Torrens University offers a number of easy payment plans or the ability to pay per subject or per semester as you go.

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Please enquire for further details.

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Accelerate your career in cybersecurity with a Bachelor of Cybersecurity degree awarded by Torrens University Australia.

The course will teach the theoretical and practical technical skills needed to fight cybercrime; ethical hacking and penetration testing, digital forensics, human-centric cybersecurity and enterprise cybersecurity governance. During your studies, there are two work integrated learning options available to students: Option 1: Industry Placement Option 2: Industry Live Brief. On completion, you’ll be able to analyse and recommend innovative cybersecurity solutions, utilising your design thinking and problem-solving skills to protect the digital fortress. Designed, developed and delivered by industry practitioners and academics, it is structured to meet the Australian Computer Society’s Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge (CyBOK).

Master industry-leading software

Develop your ethical hacking skills on corporate servers including Kali Linux, Linux and Ubuntu.

Become a cyber defender

Master programming languages used by cyber experts including C#, C++ and Python.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, students need to have:

Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above, OR
Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

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What You’ll Learn

While completing the Bachelor of Cybersecurity qualification awarded by Torrens University Australia, you will cover the following subjects:

Year 1

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
Foundations of Information Systems
Introduction to Programming
Data and Networking
Cybersecurity Principles
Introduction to Software Engineering
Introduction to Cloud Computing
User Experience Design

Year 2

Network Security and Infrastructure Protection
User and Software and Data Security
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
IT Professional Practices
Introduction to Data Science
Project Based Learning Studio Technology
Machine Learning Principles

Year 3

Cloud Architecture
Human-Centric Cybersecurity in a Smart Society
Enterprise Cybersecurity Governance and Applications
Digital Forensics
Advanced Tech Work Integrated Learning

Why study with Torrens University Australia

Torrens University Australia is part of a network of passionate educators who believe in the transformative power of education to change individual lives, society and the world, for the better.

Their fresh approach to learning and strong industry connections has seen us become the fastest-growing university in Australia. They offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a wide range of academic disciplines including IT, Design, Business, Health and Hospitality, all delivered online and on-campus nationwide.

Student Support

You’ll benefit from the dedicated support of Course Advisors and Success Coaches, who can help you navigate your career dreams and study goals. And, with all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part-time, on-campus, online, or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the nationally recognised Bachelor of Cybersecurity qualification from Torrens University Australia. The course will have imparted all the technical and commercial knowledge you need to start performing effectively in one of many cybersecurity roles available across different sectors nationally.

Systems Security Designer