Overview

Cybercrime is rapidly on the rise. Get qualified and help fill the global shortage of cyber security professionals. Learn the fundamentals, including encryption systems, access control and how network architecture and the internet is used to defend online data. Prepare for an in-demand and well-paid career across industries – from defence to media, health, business and more.

Your industry experience

Our Work Integrated Learning program bolsters your CV with real industry experience such as placements, internships and industry-linked projects. In this course, you’ll undertake six projects – one per semester – and each will build on the last.

Skills you’ll learn

• Cyber security testing
• Cyber security strategy
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Teamwork

Your career opportunities

• Security consultant
• Network or systems administrator
• Information security analyst
• Cyber security penetration tester