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Bachelor of Cyber Security
- Geelong, Australia
- 3, 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
One-year Masters on protecting information and computer systems from cyber threats.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Cyber Security to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in computer forensics
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Systems integration engineer
- Cyber security specialist
- Web designer
- Security systems project manager
Curriculum
- One-year full-time course (two years with placement). Modules: information and computer security
- Computer forensics
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Design and development of secure systems
- Network and cloud security
- Research methods and a major project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (course cut-offs and country scores vary)
- AQF Certificate IV or higher
- Or a Deakin College or recognised foundation pathway
- Some courses add prerequisites
- A portfolio or the Casper test (teaching).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Unadjusted ATAR 50 or equivalent (minimum)
- Course cut-offs and country scores vary
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (Deakin admission policy effective 2026-10-06); course ATARs and country-specific Year 12 scores differ by course (2027 guide pp.21-26), AQF Certificate IV or higher, or Deakin College/recognised foundation pathway; some courses add prerequisites, portfolio or Casper (teaching)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Cyber Security admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $43,800 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Department | Department of Computing and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 24,32 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Cyber Security. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
70 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3, 4 years.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $43,800 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 each component, TOEFL iBT Not published, IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.