Course Overview
About This Course
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees)
- Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success
- Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 70.0; Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2025 (after adjustment factors): 62
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
- Subject adjustments: A study score of 25 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study; a study score of 30 equals 3 aggregate points per study; overall maximum of 15 points
- International students: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification
- English language requirements: IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; or Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%; or equivalent measures
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Course Content
Units of Competency
Web Development
Core unit
ICT Inquiry Project
Network Administration
Networks and Switching
Introduction to Programming
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
Network Routing Principles
Major unit
User Experience Design Project
Network Security and Resilience
IT Security
ICT Innovation Project
ICT Project A
Secure Remote Access Networks
ICT Project B
Malware Analysis
Cyber Security Ethics, Law and Policy
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What industry experience will I gain during the Bachelor of Cyber Security?
Through Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program, you will undertake six industry-linked projects — one per semester — each building on the last. These projects are designed to bolster your CV with real industry experience such as placements, internships and industry-linked projects.
Is the Bachelor of Cyber Security professionally accredited?
Yes, the Bachelor of Cyber Security is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Can I combine the Bachelor of Cyber Security with another degree?
Yes, you can combine your cyber security degree with a second degree to gain diverse skills and expand your career pathways. One available double degree option is Laws/Cyber Security, allowing you to graduate with two qualifications.
What are the pathway options into the Bachelor of Cyber Security?
You can pathway into the Bachelor of Cyber Security through the Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink) — an 8-month full-time program providing up to 8 units of credit — or the Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking, Cyber Security) — a 12-month full-time program also providing up to 8 units of credit.
What are the 2026 tuition fees for the Bachelor of Cyber Security?
For domestic Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students, the yearly fee is approximately $9,537 AUD with a total course fee of approximately $28,611 AUD. For international students, the indicative total course fee is approximately $44,510 AUD. Fees are estimates only and subject to change.
Application
How to Apply
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