Program Overview

Bachelor of Cyber Security

The Bachelor of Cyber Security at Victoria University is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to protect data and information systems from hackers and cyber threats. This three-year program is delivered in person and is based at the Footscray Park campus.

Overview

The program focuses on providing students with a broad and coherent body of knowledge in cyber security, including specialized units in cyber security technologies, ethical hacking, digital forensic data collection, vulnerability analysis, and enterprise security. Students will also gain essential skills in software development, network design, and cyber security regulation, policies, and laws.

Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 3 years
• Delivery mode: In person
• Location: Footscray Park

Fees

• Tuition: AU$17,500 per semester (2025 fees)
• Tuition: AU$18,400 per semester (2026 fees)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum entry criteria, which includes:

• Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) with a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English, and a study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any).
• Alternatively, completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent), with IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).
• Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Special Entry Programs

Victoria University offers special admission programs for students from disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic, or cultural backgrounds.

Credit and Entry Pathways

Students who have completed certain courses or have relevant work experience may be eligible for credit, reducing the time it takes to complete the course. Pathways from VU courses, other institutions, and overseas institutions are available.

Course Structure

To attain the award of Bachelor of Cyber Security, students must complete 288 credit points of core units. The course is structured over three years, with each year divided into two semesters.

Year 1, Semester 1

• Web Development and CMS (NIT1101, 12 credits)
• Introduction to Programming (NIT1102, 12 credits)
• Communication and Information Management (NIT1103, 12 credits)
• Computer Networks (NIT1104, 12 credits)

Year 1, Semester 2

• Introduction to Database Systems (NIT1201, 12 credits)
• Operating Systems (NIT1202, 12 credits)
• Introduction to Project Management (NIT1203, 12 credits)
• Web Application and Server Management (NIT1204, 12 credits)

Year 2, Semester 1

• Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking (NIT2141, 12 credits)
• Cyber Security Essentials (NIT2102, 12 credits)
• Server Administration and Management (NIT2122, 12 credits)
• Introduction to ICT Management (NIT2171, 12 credits)

Year 2, Semester 2

• Cyber Law Policy and Professional Ethics (NIT2241, 12 credits)
• Data Privacy and Cyber Physical Systems Security (NIT2242, 12 credits)
• Big Data (NIT2202, 12 credits)
• Networking Technologies (NIT2222, 12 credits)

Year 3, Semester 1

• Enterprise Network Management (NIT3122, 12 credits)
• Security Operations and Vulnerability Analysis (NIT3141, 12 credits)
• IT Capstone Project 1 (NIT3003, 12 credits)
• ICT Business Analytics and Data Visualisation (NIT3171, 12 credits)

Year 3, Semester 2

• Virtualisation in Computing (NIT3222, 12 credits)
• Data Analytics for Cyber Security (NIT3202, 12 credits)
• Small IT Business (NIT3274, 12 credits)
• IT Capstone Project 2 (NIT3004, 12 credits)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of cyber security.
2. Analyse and adapt the latest cyber security technologies.
3. Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
4. Undertake IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment.

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Cyber Security will be prepared for a variety of careers, including:

• Cyber security specialist
• Cyber security consultant
• Cloud security engineer
• Network security engineer
• Mobile and web applications developer

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Scholarships

Victoria University offers various scholarships, including the VU Block Model International Scholarship, which provides eligible international students with up to 30% off tuition fees for their entire first year of study.