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Bachelor of Cyber Security and Forensics
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year on-campus IT degree majoring in cyber security and forensics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Cyber Security and Forensics
- Strengthen skills in algorithms
- Software development
- Computational methods and systems design
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- IT Security and Risk Analyst
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Architect
- Ethical Hacker
- Network Security Specialist
- Cyber Forensic Investigator
Curriculum
- IT core of eight units (cybersecurity
- Programming
- Data communications
- Computer systems
- Project management
- ICT issues
- Databases
- Professional practice project) plus a cyber security major (server environments
- Security architectures
- Security policy and governance
- Incident response
- Ethical hacking)
- A discovery unit and 18 credit points of double major or electives
- 24 units
- 72 credit points. Core changes from May 2027.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 12 (Australia: ATAR 70) or equivalent
- Diploma
- Foundation Program or NCUK
- Country-specific minimum grades.. Entry grade detail: Year 12 with ATAR 70 (Australia)
- Country-specific e.g. UK A levels 5 points
- IB 24
- Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate average 80% (one country listed)
- US High School Diploma GPA 2.5 plus SAT 1090.
Accepted academic background
Completed Year 12 / secondary school leaving certificate, Diploma, Foundation Program or NCUK, Country-specific minimum grades.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the course's academic and English entry requirements and the intake rounds (January
- May
- September). Submit your application through the university's admissions process or an authorised agent. Provide official transcripts (with English translation if needed)
- English test results if applicable
- A passport copy and a visa copy (UAE residents). Receive a conditional or unconditional Letter of Offer. Pay the first-trimester fees (which may include visa fees
- Medical insurance and a cautionary deposit)
- Sign the acceptance section and email it to dubai.admissions@murdoch.edu.au. Receive confirmation and the documents for the UAE student visa process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | 61,160 AED |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 100 AED |
| Deposit | 100 AED |
Program details
| Campus | Dubai Knowledge Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Information Technology |
| Department | Cyber Security and Forensics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
11 Dec 2026
28 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
9 Apr 2027
147 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Aug 2027
266 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 11 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is 61,160 AED per year. The application fee is 100 AED. The deposit is 100 AED. The estimated living cost is 66,000 AED.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 115.