Bachelor of Cybersecurity
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Study Cybersecurity at UTS
The UTS Bachelor of Cybersecurity is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and its digital, physical and social impact. The degree will provide you with skills needed by industry, preparing you to understand, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats and challenges.
With the strong and growing industry demand for professionals with the technical capabilities and broad awareness to take on the opportunities of cybersecurity, this degree will equip you with the skills needed to launch an exciting, future-proof career.
As an Australian student, you have the chance to apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place for this course. Find out if you meet the criteria and learn the steps to apply.
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Bachelor of Cybersecurity
CODE
UTS: C10471 (version 2)
CRICOS: 110749F
UAC: 603237 (Autumn Session), 603235 (Autumn Session, Spring Session)
LOWEST SELECTION RANK
78.4
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DURATION
3 years full time\ 6 years part time
INTAKE
Autumn Session 2026\ Spring Session 2026\ Autumn Session 2027\ Spring Session 2027
COURSE FEES
Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students\ $29,332.00
LOCATION
City campus
What you’ll study
In this course, you’ll engage in hands-on learning using technologies to secure and manage networks, systems and devices. You’ll study a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including threat intelligence, incident response, system security, information security, cloud security, and digital forensics, with options in network security, mobile platforms, data analytics, digital trace, cybercrime, privacy preserving, IoT security and security programming and penetration testing
Your learning will be underpinned by a solid foundation in computing and information technology, preparing you to work in a variety of roles that draw on both your broad IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skill set.
Subjects at a glance
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Core subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 31265 | Communication for IT Professionals |
| 43030 | Professional Practice in Computing |
| 31268 | Web Systems |
| 31269 | Business Requirements Modelling |
| 41092 | Network Fundamentals |
| 31271 | Database Fundamentals |
| 31272 | Project Management and the Professional |
See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook
Typical course program
The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Cybersecurity based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning. It does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability.
- 8 : core Information Technology subjects
- 8 : core Cybersecurity subjects
- 4 : Cybersecurity options
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4 : elective or sub-major subjects
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First year
In your first year, you'll undertake subjects from your core Information Technology stream, acquiring vital foundational knowledge of web systems, programming and networks. 2. #### Second year
This year will see you go deeper into your Cybersecurity studies, covering topics such as cryptography, system security and information security. Enhance your learning with your choice of options, which include subjects on mobile platform security, digital forensics, secure programming, penetration testing, digital and cybercrime, digital trace and identity and data analytics in cybersecurity. 3. #### Third year
You’ll learn about threat intelligence and responding to cyber incidents in a simulated Security Operations Centre environment. You'll also undertake a Cybersecurity capstone project, where you'll work in a team to design and implement a secure project, giving you crucial practical experience to help you launch your career.
First year
In your first year, you'll undertake subjects from your core Information Technology stream, acquiring vital foundational knowledge of web systems, programming and networks.
Second year
This year will see you go deeper into your Cybersecurity studies, covering topics such as cryptography, system security and information security. Enhance your learning with your choice of options, which include subjects on mobile platform security, digital forensics, secure programming, penetration testing, digital and cybercrime, digital trace and identity and data analytics in cybersecurity.
Third year
You’ll learn about threat intelligence and responding to cyber incidents in a simulated Security Operations Centre environment. You'll also undertake a Cybersecurity capstone project, where you'll work in a team to design and implement a secure project, giving you crucial practical experience to help you launch your career.
See typical course program in the UTS Handbook
Course highlights
You’ll acquire knowledge in current and emerging Cybersecurity topics, including information security, cryptography, cloud security, digital forensics and cyber threat intelligence. You’ll also establish essential foundational competencies in computing and IT, preparing you to work in a variety of roles that draw on both your IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skill set.
Industry accreditation
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Admissions information
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Important notes
This degree can be combined as a double degree with these courses
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Entry schemes and pathways
If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.
If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.
If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.
With a VET qualification, you're eligible to apply for certain courses. Take the next step in your education.
If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.
You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.
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Careers
Your future career
On graduation, you'll possess a highly sought-after array of technological skills in computing, IT and cybersecurity. Blending knowledge and practical capabilities, you'll have the experience to design and deploy cybersecurity measures, identify threats and weaknesses and rapidly respond to incidents.
With this, you'll be fully prepared to kick-start your tech future and discover opportunities across all industries, sectors and organisations. Wherever you go, you'll have what it takes to work on new technological systems to ensure important information and data are kept safe.
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Where you’ll study
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Why UTS?
Why study Information Technology at UTS
Advances in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and digital technologies will change the world. Studying Information Technology gives you the intrapreneurship and digital transformation skills to succeed in new and emerging fields.
Learn from leading industry professionals whose research and practice is shaping the field. With over 1000 industry partners, we can put your skills into practice with internships, industry competitions, hackathons and showcases.
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