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Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Protect systems, networks and programs from digital attacks with a Bachelor of Cybersecurity.

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.

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Study Cybersecurity at UTS

The UTS Bachelor of Cybersecurity is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and its digital, physical and social impact. The degree will provide you with skills needed by industry, preparing you to understand, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats and challenges.

With the strong and growing industry demand for professionals with the technical capabilities and broad awareness to take on the opportunities of cybersecurity, this degree will equip you with the skills needed to launch an exciting, future-proof career.

As an Australian student, you have the chance to apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place for this course. Find out if you meet the criteria and learn the steps to apply.

Bachelor of Cybersecurity

CODE

UTS: C10471 (version 2)

CRICOS: 110749F

UAC: 603235 (Autumn Session, Spring Session), 603237 (Autumn Session)

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82.10

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DURATION

3 years full time
6 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Autumn Session - IDeA Program 2025
Spring Session 2025
Spring Session - IDeA Program 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Autumn Session - IDeA Program 2026
Spring Session 2026
Spring Session - IDeA Program 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$28,674.79

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LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

In this course, you’ll engage in hands-on learning using technologies to secure and manage networks, systems and devices. You’ll study a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including threat intelligence, incident response, system security, information security, cloud security, and digital forensics, with options in network security, mobile platforms, data analytics, digital trace, cybercrime, privacy preserving, IoT security and security programming and penetration testing

Your learning will be underpinned by a solid foundation in computing and information technology, preparing you to work in a variety of roles that draw on both your broad IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skill set.  

Subjects at a glance

  • Core subjects

    Subject Code Subject Name
    31265
    Communication for IT Professionals
    43030
    Professional Practice in Computing
    31268
    Web Systems
    31269
    Business Requirements Modelling
    41092
    Network Fundamentals
    31271
    Database Fundamentals
    31272
    Project Management and the Professional

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Cybersecurity based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning. It does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability.

  1. 8
    core Information Technology subjects
  2. 8
    core Cybersecurity subjects
  3. 4
    Cybersecurity options
  4. 4
    elective or sub-major subjects
  1. First year

    In your first year, you'll undertake subjects from your core Information Technology stream, acquiring vital foundational knowledge of web systems, programming and networks.
  2. Second year

    This year will see you go deeper into your Cybersecurity studies, covering topics such as cryptography, system security and information security. Enhance your learning with your choice of options, which include subjects on mobile platform security, digital forensics, secure programming, penetration testing, digital and cybercrime, digital trace and identity and data analytics in cybersecurity.
  3. Third year

    You’ll learn about threat intelligence and responding to cyber incidents in a simulated Security Operations Centre environment. You'll also undertake a Cybersecurity capstone project, where you'll work in a team to design and implement a secure project, giving you crucial practical experience to help you launch your career.

Course highlights

You’ll acquire knowledge in current and emerging Cybersecurity topics, including information security, cryptography, cloud security, digital forensics and cyber threat intelligence. You’ll also establish essential foundational competencies in computing and IT, preparing you to work in a variety of roles that draw on both your IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skill set. 

Industry accreditation

As a graduate of this program, you will be eligible to apply for professional membership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as a certified Cybersecurity Professional.

Admissions information

Admissions information

This degree can be combined as a double degree with these courses

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Entry schemes and pathways

UTS Early Entry program

If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

Elite athletes and performers

If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.

InpUTS

If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.

Completing a recognised TAFE or VET provider qualification

With a VET qualification, you're eligible to apply for certain courses. Take the next step in your education.

Jumbunna Admissions Program

If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.

Changing from another undergraduate course

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

Careers

Your future career

On graduation, you'll possess a highly sought-after array of technological skills in computing, IT and cybersecurity. Blending knowledge and practical capabilities, you'll have the experience to design and deploy cybersecurity measures, identify threats and weaknesses and rapidly respond to incidents.

With this, you'll be fully prepared to kick-start your tech future and discover opportunities across all industries, sectors and organisations. Wherever you go, you'll have what it takes to work on new technological systems to ensure important information and data are kept safe.

Career options

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

Why UTS?

Why study Information Technology at UTS

Advances in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and digital technologies will change the world. Studying Information Technology gives you the intrapreneurship and digital transformation skills to succeed in new and emerging fields.

Learn from leading industry professionals whose research and practice is shaping the field. With over 1000 industry partners, we can put your skills into practice with internships, industry competitions, hackathons and showcases.

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in Australia for Computer Science and Engineering.

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023

Top 20

in the world for Computer Science and Engineering.

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023

27%

increase in software and applications programmers.

Labour Market Insight 2021

38.9%

increase in database and systems administrators and ICT security.

Labour Market Insight 2021

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