Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Note

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity is offered in both a Standard mode and as part of the UTS Industry Degree Academy (IDeA).

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity – Standard Program is offered to both local and international students. The Standard Program is typically offered for both Autumn and Spring session intakes.

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity – Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) Program is only offered to local students. The IDeA program is intended for domestic current school leavers. The IDeA program is not offered to international students. The IDeA program is offered for Autumn session intake only.

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity educates and prepares graduates with specialist knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and its digital, physical and social impact.

This course is offered both in Standard mode, and as part of the UTS Industry Degree Academy (IDeA). The IDeA Program utilises a cadetship model which integrates work and study throughout the degree. The Standard Program of the course offers the same academic content but without the cadetship component.

Students in the course engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. The course covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including system security, information security, network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, IoT security and privacy preservation. Learning is underpinned by a solid foundation in computing and information technology, preparing graduates to work in a variety of IT roles that draw on both their broad IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skillset.

Course aims

The course is designed for students who intend to make a career in the profession, as well as providing a pathway to honours, postgraduate study and a research career.

There is strong industry demand for cybersecurity professionals with sound technical capabilities, awareness of the broader context surrounding cybersecurity, and who can respond to emerging risks and opportunities in this expanding field.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

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Diploma in Innovation

The Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.

All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.

Transdisciplinary electives program

Transdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.

Study plan

The programs below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for full-time students in both the Standard Program and IDeA Program versions of the course. They are intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

Please make a selection:

First year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals	31265	6
Web Systems	31268	6
Network Fundamentals	41092	6
Programming 1	41039	6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cybersecurity	48730	6
Information Security and Management	41181	6
Business Requirements Modelling	31269	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Electives	cbk92186	18

Second year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Database Fundamentals	31271	6
Cryptography	41900	6
System Security	41182	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Electives	cbk92186	18

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Practice in Computing	43030	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Transdisciplinary Electives	cbk92069	6
Digital Forensics	48436	6

Third year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Project Management and the Professional	31272	6
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response	43010	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Electives	cbk92186	18

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cloud Security	42035	6
Cybersecurity Capstone Studio	41909	6
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24

Honours

Students interested in research and who excel in their studies are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (C09019). The honours year is also available on a part-time basis over two years.

First year

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals	31265	6
Web Systems	31268	6
Network Fundamentals	41092	6
Programming 1	41039	6

Second year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cybersecurity	48730	6
Business Requirements Modelling	31269	6
Database Fundamentals	31271	6
System Security	41182	6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24
Information Security and Management	41181	6
Digital Forensics	48436	6
Professional Practice in Computing	43030	6

Third year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Transdisciplinary Electives	cbk92069	6
Cryptography	41900	6
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response	43010	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Project Management and the Professional	31272	6
Cloud Security	42035	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Electives	cbk92186	18

Fourth year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cybersecurity Capstone Studio	41909	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12
Electives	cbk92186	18

First year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals	31265	6
Web Systems	31268	6
Network Fundamentals	41092	6
Programming 1	41039	6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cybersecurity	48730	6
Information Security and Management	41181	6
Business Requirements Modelling	31269	6

Summer session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Practice in Computing	43030	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Electives	cbk92186	18

Second year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cryptography	41900	6
System Security	41182	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Database Fundamentals	31271	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24
Digital Forensics	48436	6

Summer session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Transdisciplinary Electives	cbk92069	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Electives	cbk92186	18

Third year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response	43010	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24
Project Management and the Professional	31272	6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cloud Security	42035	6
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Cybersecurity options	cbk92187	24

Summer session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following:		6
Electives	cbk92186	18
Cybersecurity Capstone Studio	41909	6

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas. It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of Study	Amount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture	$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science	$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology	$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture	$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1092. The total credit points are 144.

All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Career options include Security Analyst, Security Architect, IT Security Engineer, Cyber Security Officer, Incident Responder, Security System Developer, Information Security Auditor or Network Administrator.

As a graduate of this degree you will be well placed to complete further industry certifications such as ACA Cloud Security Associate, or ACP Cloud Security Certification.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of Information Technology core subjects, 48 credit points of Cybersecurity core subjects, 24 credit points of Cybersecurity choice subjects, and either 24 credit points of electives or a sub-major.

Course completion requirements

Requirement	Credit Points
STM90651 Core subjects (Information Technology)	48
STM91949 Cybersecurity core	48
CBK90783 Electives/Sub-major	24
CBK92187 Cybersecurity options	24
Total	144

Additional information

Course duration

The course is completed in three years of full-time study. Students in the Standard Program may undertake an additional year with the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C20056).

Full time, on campus

Part time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Additional application and selection procedures apply for the IDeA version of this course.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.
If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English. Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Alternative entry

Students who have completed a relevant diploma at TAFE NSW may be eligible for at least 24 credit points of recognition of prior learning (Standard Program only).

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have completed equivalent subjects at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Established agreements for RPL with external tertiary institutions are outlined in the Recognition of prior learning tool.

To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL that can be granted.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Information Technology students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Information Technology students

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for Cybersecurity professional-level membership with the Australian Computer Society.

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Cybersecurity in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

Part of Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Facilities and location

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology students and researchers have access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

admission requirements for this course.
These can be found on the overview tab and there may also be additional entry requirements
required levels of English proficiency for the course you're interested in.
recognition of prior learning guidelines if you've undertaken previous study that might be credited towards your course at UTS.

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site)

UAC code(s): 603235 (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session), 603237 IDeA Aut (Autumn session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting the UAC application.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1	Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8	UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14	Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21	UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28	Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)

DECEMBER 2024
5	UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18	UTS Info Day
18	Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23	UAC offers released (December Round 2)

JANUARY 2025
2	Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9	UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16	Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23	UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30	Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)

FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14	Autumn session orientation
6	UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7	Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13	UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17	Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27	Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)

MARCH 2025
3	Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6	UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20	Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Information Technology students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Information Technology students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

admission requirements for this course.
These can be found on the overview tab and there may also be additional entry requirements.
required levels of English proficiency for the course you’re interested in.
recognition of prior learning guidelines if you’ve undertaken previous study that might be credited towards your course at UTS.

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

How to apply

International applicants can apply to study through UTS International.

International applicants who are currently doing:

an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate, or
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens external site).