Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity at UTS equips graduates with specialized knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, covering areas such as system security, network security, and privacy preservation. The program offers both a Standard Program and an Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) Program with a cadetship component. Graduates are prepared for careers in IT roles that require both broad IT knowledge and cybersecurity expertise, including Security Analyst, Security Architect, and Incident Responder.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity educates and prepares graduates with specialist knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and its digital, physical and social impact. This course is offered both in Standard mode, and as part of the UTS Industry Degree Academy (IDeA). The Standard Program of the course offers the same academic content but without the cadetship component. Students in the course engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. The course covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including system security, information security, network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, IoT security and privacy preservation. Learning is underpinned by a solid foundation in computing and information technology, preparing graduates to work in a variety of IT roles that draw on both their broad IT knowledge and cybersecurity specialist skillset.

Outline:

The programs below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for full-time students in both the Standard Program and IDeA Program versions of the course. They are intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress.

Careers:

Career options include Security Analyst, Security Architect, IT Security Engineer, Cyber Security Officer, Incident Responder, Security System Developer, Information Security Auditor or Network Administrator. As a graduate of this degree you will be well placed to complete further industry certifications such as ACA Cloud Security Associate, or ACP Cloud Security Certification.