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Bachelor of Cyber Security
This degree teaches how to defend computer systems and the information they hold.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 30.1
- Lowest offered at AIBI Higher Education, 2024
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 11 providers
- 5 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Cyber Security asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how computers and networks work
- a careful approach to solving problems
- an interest in keeping information safe
- the patience to work through technical details
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Cyber Security is the higher level qualification compared with the Diploma of Cyber Security.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Cyber Security GRC Specialist
A cyber security GRC specialist works out which frameworks and regulations an organisation has to meet, then checks whether its security controls do what they claim.
Median pay$117,000 (estimate)
In demand
Penetration Tester
Penetration testers run authorised attacks against an organisation's own systems to find the security weaknesses a real attacker would exploit.
Median pay$127,400 (estimate)
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 11 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW
4.4from 1,202 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 72.1 lowest
- (80.1 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers care and help students understand
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Student support can be hard to reach
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane City, Brisbane City (South Bank), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 59.2 lowest
- (67.2 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $10,200 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 52.8 lowest
- (64 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Victoria University
Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 52.15 lowest
- (63.5 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
RMIT University
City, VIC
3.8from 1,757 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 51.2 lowest
- (70.25 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Website for University of Southern Queensland (opens in a new tab)
University of Southern Queensland
Online
4.1from 504 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $9,536 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 54.35 lowest
- (65.7 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Cyber Security.
- Networks and systems
- Security principles
- Risk, governance and compliance
- Cryptography
- Digital forensics
- Ethical hacking
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.
How is it different from Diploma of Cyber Security?
The Bachelor of Cyber Security is the higher level qualification compared with the Diploma of Cyber Security.
How is it different from Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security?
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is the higher level qualification compared with the Bachelor of Cyber Security.