Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Governance, Risk and Compliance

Undergraduate | 2026

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February, July
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3 year(s) full-time
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BCYSE
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$53,300
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None
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IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications
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115691A
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6
  • IELTS Listening 6
  • IELTS Speaking 6
  • IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Why Bachelor of Cyber Security?

How do organisations rollout and manage cybersecurity? What plans are in place to respond to attacks? How can they obey relevant laws and promote a culture of data security? 

As cybercrime increases, the demand for digital protection rises in the workplace. Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) are three essential building blocks for a successful cybersecurity business plan. 

Learn to take a strategic approach. Our Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Governance, Risk and Compliance provides you with valuable skills to carry out thorough risk assessments, spot vulnerabilities and create customised cyber security policies that meet an organisation’s goals.

program overview

Overview

Our Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Governance, Risk and Compliance will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of cyber security measures and responsible management practices. 

With foundational expertise in cyber security, you will learn to analyse frameworks, assess risks, identify vulnerabilities and create effective cyber security policies for the digital workforce.

Gain insight into Australian and international cyber security law and regulations to safeguard organisations from penalties. Through practical exercises, develop the skills to promote data security awareness and protect organisational assets. In your final year, you will apply your well-rounded knowledge to a real-world capstone project and prepare for a career as a strategic cyber security expert.

What you'll learn

In the Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices essential to protecting digital information and systems. Starting with foundational courses, you’ll explore the latest technological advancements and develop fundamental skills. Explore structured data and information technology systems – learning how to manage and secure data within various IT infrastructures.

As you progress, you’ll build a strong foundation in cybersecurity through courses that cover threat identification, mitigation strategies and networking protocols. You'll also develop the analytical skills needed for systems design and cryptographic applications.

Throughout your studies, you’ll focus on the legal, ethical and human aspects of cyber security. Courses such as Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy and Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects will help you understand the broader implications of cyber security practices. You’ll also learn about risk management and assurance and gain insights into system design.

Advanced topics include Big Data, Machine Learning and Data Visualisation for Cyber Security, where you’ll explore how these technologies can enhance security measures. A course in security operations and incident response will prepare you to manage and respond to security breaches effectively. You’ll also study cyber governance and planning, focusing on strategic approaches to cyber security management.

Other courses will deepen your understanding of the strategic and geopolitical dimensions of cyber security while ensuring you stay current with the latest trends and challenges in the field.

A practical capstone project will allow you to apply your knowledge to real-world cybersecurity problems, while the emphasis on professional skills will round out your education and prepare you for your future career. 

Majors 

Our Bachelor of Cyber Security is also available with a major in Technology.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 72 units for all Core courses, and
  • Either:
  • 48 units for one Major from Major, or
  • 48 units from Discipline courses, and
  • 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Complete 72 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Information Technology Systems
Course code
INFO1012
Units
6
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Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
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Course name
Structured Data
Course code
COMP1003
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Computing Innovations in the Modern World
Course code
COMP1015
Units
6
course icon
Course name
System Requirements
Course code
INFO1013
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Security Foundations
Course code
INFO1016
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
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Course name
Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
Course code
INFO2001
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects
Course code
INFO2002
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Course code
INFO2032
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
Course code
INFO2042
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
Course code
COMP3006
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
Course name
Structured Data
Course code
COMP1003
Units
6
Course name
Computing Innovations in the Modern World
Course code
COMP1015
Units
6
Course name
Information Technology Systems
Course code
INFO1012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
System Requirements
Course code
INFO1013
Units
6
Course name
Security Foundations
Course code
INFO1016
Units
6
Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
Course name
Network Foundations
Course code
INFO1011
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
Course code
INFO2001
Units
6
Course name
Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects
Course code
INFO2002
Units
6
Course name
Information Assurance and Risk Management
Course code
INFO2003
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Course code
INFO2032
Units
6
Course name
Big Data, Machine Learning and Data Visualisation for Cyber Security
Course code
INFO1001
Units
6
Course name
Information Systems and Architecture
Course code
INFO1002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
Course code
INFO2042
Units
6
Course name
Cyber Governance and Planning
Course code
INFO1003
Units
6
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
Course code
INFO1004
Units
6
Course name
Cyber Power, Strategy and Diplomacy
Course code
INFO1005
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
Course code
COMP3006
Units
6
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
Course code
INFO1006
Units
6
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 1
Course code
INFO3901
Units
6
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 2
Course code
INFO3902
Units
6

Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Big Data, Machine Learning and Data Visualisation for Cyber Security
Course code
INFO1001
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Information Systems and Architecture
Course code
INFO1002
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Cyber Governance and Planning
Course code
INFO1003
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
Course code
INFO1004
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Cyber Power, Strategy and Diplomacy
Course code
INFO1005
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
Course code
INFO1006
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Network Foundations
Course code
INFO1011
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Information Assurance and Risk Management
Course code
INFO2003
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
Course name
Structured Data
Course code
COMP1003
Units
6
Course name
Computing Innovations in the Modern World
Course code
COMP1015
Units
6
Course name
Information Technology Systems
Course code
INFO1012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
System Requirements
Course code
INFO1013
Units
6
Course name
Security Foundations
Course code
INFO1016
Units
6
Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
Course name
Network Foundations
Course code
INFO1011
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
Course code
INFO2001
Units
6
Course name
Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects
Course code
INFO2002
Units
6
Course name
Information Assurance and Risk Management
Course code
INFO2003
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Course code
INFO2032
Units
6
Course name
Big Data, Machine Learning and Data Visualisation for Cyber Security
Course code
INFO1001
Units
6
Course name
Information Systems and Architecture
Course code
INFO1002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
Course code
INFO2042
Units
6
Course name
Cyber Governance and Planning
Course code
INFO1003
Units
6
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
Course code
INFO1004
Units
6
Course name
Cyber Power, Strategy and Diplomacy
Course code
INFO1005
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
Course code
COMP3006
Units
6
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
Course code
INFO1006
Units
6
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 1
Course code
INFO3901
Units
6
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 2
Course code
INFO3902
Units
6

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 1
Course code
INFO3901
Units
6
course icon
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 2
Course code
INFO3902
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
Course name
Structured Data
Course code
COMP1003
Units
6
Course name
Computing Innovations in the Modern World
Course code
COMP1015
Units
6
Course name
Information Technology Systems
Course code
INFO1012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
System Requirements
Course code
INFO1013
Units
6
Course name
Security Foundations
Course code
INFO1016
Units
6
Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
Course name
Network Foundations
Course code
INFO1011
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
Course code
INFO2001
Units
6
Course name
Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects
Course code
INFO2002
Units
6
Course name
Information Assurance and Risk Management
Course code
INFO2003
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Course code
INFO2032
Units
6
Course name
Big Data, Machine Learning and Data Visualisation for Cyber Security
Course code
INFO1001
Units
6
Course name
Information Systems and Architecture
Course code
INFO1002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
Course code
INFO2042
Units
6
Course name
Cyber Governance and Planning
Course code
INFO1003
Units
6
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
Course code
INFO1004
Units
6
Course name
Cyber Power, Strategy and Diplomacy
Course code
INFO1005
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
Course code
COMP3006
Units
6
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
Course code
INFO1006
Units
6
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 1
Course code
INFO3901
Units
6
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 2
Course code
INFO3902
Units
6

Complete 12 units comprising:

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
Course name
Structured Data
Course code
COMP1003
Units
6
Course name
Computing Innovations in the Modern World
Course code
COMP1015
Units
6
Course name
Information Technology Systems
Course code
INFO1012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
System Requirements
Course code
INFO1013
Units
6
Course name
Security Foundations
Course code
INFO1016
Units
6
Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
Course name
Network Foundations
Course code
INFO1011
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
Course code
INFO2001
Units
6
Course name
Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects
Course code
INFO2002
Units
6
Course name
Information Assurance and Risk Management
Course code
INFO2003
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Course code
INFO2032
Units
6
Course name
Big Data, Machine Learning and Data Visualisation for Cyber Security
Course code
INFO1001
Units
6
Course name
Information Systems and Architecture
Course code
INFO1002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
Course code
INFO2042
Units
6
Course name
Cyber Governance and Planning
Course code
INFO1003
Units
6
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
Course code
INFO1004
Units
6
Course name
Cyber Power, Strategy and Diplomacy
Course code
INFO1005
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
Course code
COMP3006
Units
6
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
Course code
INFO1006
Units
6
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 1
Course code
INFO3901
Units
6
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 2
Course code
INFO3902
Units
6

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