Overview

The Bachelor of Cyber Security incorporates a range of targeted courses, developed to respond to the needs of government and industry within a sector defined by rapid change. The program focuses on addressing key skill sets required for cyber security graduates, including theoretical and practical knowledge, risk management, critical infrastructure … For more content click the Read More button below. The program draws on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure students are provided with multiple means of engagement, action and expression, as well as representation. The learning design draws on a hybrid flexible (HyFlex) model with appropriate integration of online, in-person, laboratory, and industry-based experiences. 

Learning Outcomes

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Apply cyber security and information technology theories, and synthesize emerging cyber security practices, regulations, models, standards, and frameworks to industry and government.
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Apply critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate cyber security threats and vulnerabilities individually and collaboratively.
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Demonstrate professional skills, involving working effectively with others in a team, contemporary project management, social engagement, initiative, judgement, decision making in the presence of uncertainty, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
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Design and implement secure systems, networks, and data platforms using industry-standard security technologies and best practices.
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Articulate and apply ethical and legal considerations in cyber security, including privacy and data protection laws, trustworthy learning rules and policies, professionalism, and professional codes of conduct, as well as ethical principles.
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Evaluate, design and communicate innovative cyber security solutions, risk management strategies, incident response plans and practices, and strategic business plans, as well as apply principles of cyber security to real-world scenarios.
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Apply an understanding of human behaviour and cognitive vulnerabilities in the design and operation of end-to-end secure systems and processes, and in the analysis of system and security failure.
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Demonstrate professional communication skills, involving listening, oral, and written communication, including formal and informal modes, with a range of audiences, to effectively convey complex ideas and decisions, to support changes in behaviours and habits, and based on an understanding of the mindset and context of the parties involved.
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Demonstrate a global contemporary and historical perspective of the discipline of cyber security.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 144 Units of Credit (UOC) to attain a Bachelor of Cyber Security, including:

  • 66 UOC Core Courses
  • 30 UOC Cyber Electives
  • 24 UOC Minor
  • 12 UOC Free Electives
  • 12 UOC General Education

Disciplinary Component120 Units of Credit:
Free Electives12 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:

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Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Work Integrated Learning is an essential component of this degree.

This program enables students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical real-world cyber security challenges and solutions, developing skills and competencies that are highly valued by industry, government and defence. Work-related learning activities embedded in the program’s courses allow students to work on real-world cyber security projects. 

Work Integrated Learning has been made a core component of each of the 2 Minors within this program. This alignment ensures relevance to the specific niche of cyber security that students elect to study, and also maximise student flexibility. The two courses ZSPS2120 and ZSPS2119 provide these opportunities.

The structure of the degree is such that students must select one of the two current minors, and therefore all student pathways will have a WIL opportunity.

Students will be ready upon graduation to work with the government and industry with the opportunity to address the recognised skills shortage in an innovative, creative, and time-sensitive manner. 

Progression Requirements

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Associated Programs

Similar Program

Bachelor of Cyber Security - BCybSec3777 - Cyber Security (Sydney)

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Software Engineer, App Developer

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction

Program Fees

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