Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLearn how to identify and defend organisations and individuals against cyber-attacks, as well as educating users about best practice for avoiding attacks. Cyber security is one of the world's fastest growing industries - this specialisation gives you the skills to work at its cutting edge.
Delivery mode
Charles Sturt University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 16 Masons Drive, North Parramatta
- 7 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie
- McDermott Drive, Goulburn
- 15 Blackall Street, Barton
- Elizabeth Mitchell Dr, Albury
- Boorooma Street, North Wagga
- Panorama Avenue, Bathurst
- Leeds Parade, Orange
- Tony McGrane Place, Dubbo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Entry Requirement
A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
OR
Completion of the HSC (or equivalent) with strong performance (such as 60% or higher marks) in subjects in the Information Technology area.
OR
Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard IT university-level subjects.
OR
For recent school leavers, a report from the School Principal, equivalent to that used in the School Recommendation Scheme (SRS), recommending the applicant as well-suited for university study.
OR
IT related professional certifications such as from CISCO, Microsoft, IBM and other professional industries.
OR
Two years relevant professional IT work experience (i.e. in areas such as programmer, analyst, systems administration, help desk, network support but NOT clerical roles such as data entry or secretarial) demonstrated by a detailed resume.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III in Information Technology (including any specialisation of Information Technology) or a completed AQF Certificate III in an area related to Information Technology.
OR
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Information Technology TAFE NSW Integrated Program must meet the following Admission Requirements:
Enrolment in one of the following programs at TAFE NSW Albury or Wagga campuses:
Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security)
Successful applicants will concurrently study the above TAFE NSW courses along with selected subjects in the Bachelor of Information Technology, Network Engineering major, at either the Albury or Wagga campuses of Charles Sturt University. Credits will be granted into the Bachelor of Information Technology for completion of the TAFE component of the integrated program.
Students of the integrated program can optionally choose to sit for the following industry certifications (additional costs will apply):
CompTIA A+ certification
EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification
Cisco CCNA Routing and switching certification
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$27,411
$78,480
$27,411
$78,480
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 Manager
Cyber Security Managers are ICT professionals who oversee the protection of an organisation’s digital assets, cloud-based systems, and online infra...
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 Charles Sturt University
At Charles Sturt University, we believe in making a difference. We are proud of our international research across many disciplines, including agricultural and veterinary science; education; biological, environmental and chemical sciences; ethics and philosophy.
Our academics are proven experts in their fields, and our research connections span the globe.
We believe wisdom transforms communities. With tenacity, we help to shape resilient, sustainable regions for the future. Acknowledging the culture and insight of First Nations Australians, our ethos is clearly described by the Wiradjuri phrase, yindyamarra winhanganha, meaning the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.
Our mission is to build skills and knowledge in our regions. We offer choice and flexibility to students and work hand-in-hand with our industries and communities in teaching, research and engagement. Growing from our historical roots, we share our knowledge and expertise as a significant regional export industry and we bring strength and learning from this back to our regions.
Through our values, we create a welcoming community experience and learning environment that supports innovative research, advances society and gives back to our regions.
