Australian National University
Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Cyber Security major provides principles, theories and practical skills required to analyse and manage current cyber security situations. Students will learn how to reverse-engineer a given system and to identify and test vulnerabilities. The addressed systems cover the complete range of architectures from individual controllers to the internet.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Brinkin
- Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran
- 496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa
- Canberra
- Cotter Rd, Weston Creek
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program;
- Co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU);
- English language proficiency; and
- Any program-specific requirements listed below.
Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
- Previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course; and
- English language proficiency; and
- Any program-specific requirements listed below.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
- Previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
- English language proficiency; and
- Any program-specific requirements listed below.
Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:
- ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed; or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES); or work experience; and
- English language proficiency; and
- Any program-specific requirements listed below.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) will prepare you for the following roles.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officers oversee a team of ICT technicians, support staff, and systems analysts to ensure the security of an organisatio...
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultants provide advisory services to corporate organisations, SMEs, non-profits and government agencies — helping them develop s...
Cyber Security Specialist
Cyber Security Specialists manage an organisation’s ICT security. They have preventative strategies in place to stop unauthorised access of the sys...
Security Analyst
A Security Analyst monitors and protects an organisation’s computer systems and networks. You might work in a corporate office, a government agency...
Security Architect
A Security Architect designs and implements robust security frameworks to safeguard an organisation’s IT infrastructure. You might work in a variet...
About Australian National University
ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education.
ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines - all relevant but some unique in Australia and our region.
