Overview

Be paid to study your passion with a professional degree that includes a 12-month paid work placement. Hone your expertise in software development and computer science, with foundational skills in hardware and operating systems. Learn in state-of-the-art labs and with the most up-to-date technology to ensure you stay ahead of the digital revolution.

Your major

The cyber security industry is huge and growing quickly. Stake your career claim with our Cyber Security major.

Learn the fundamentals of encryption systems, access control, the internet, and get into the minds of malicious hackers and cyber-criminals. Learn their tricks and how to defeat them. All with hands-on industry experience through Work Integrated Learning.

Your industry experience

All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. In this degree, you'll undertake six professionally focused, industry-linked projects and a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. Benefit from Swinburne’s industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

Skills you’ll learn

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

Your career opportunities

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