Why Bachelor of Cyber Security?
How can we reduce digital disruption, secure data and prevent cyber attacks? Unlock the technology behind how cyber security can protect our digital lives.
The modern society relies on digital infrastructures, and this makes us vulnerable to online threats. As more services are moved online including the control of critical infrastructure, businesses and governments need specialists to leverage the benefits while minimising the risks.
Our Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Technology provides you with deep technical knowledge in network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Learn to identify tech weaknesses and apply the ethical and legal aspects. Prepare for an exciting career in defending our virtual lives.
Overview
Our Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Technology is designed to give you a solid understanding of the latest network security, cryptography and ethical hacking and their practical applications and technical features. During this degree, learn to design, implement and improve the cyber security posture of organisations and their users – without compromising risk.
Combine this with expertise in ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of technology and you’ll be well-prepared to enter the rapidly evolving field of cyber security. We'll ensure you can navigate and address complex challenges with confidence and integrity.
Gain key insights from experienced IT professionals through real-world scenarios and graduate ready to explore diverse roles – cyber security engineer, information security officer, cyber security analyst, or consultant. Cyber security professionals are highly sought-after in various industries due to the increasing reliance on technology and the rising threat of cybercrime.
Key features
Develop foundational knowledge of the latest networking concepts, theories and technologies. - Study incident response, information security frameworks, best practices and methodologies.
- Gain a comprehensive technical understanding of cyber security.
- Engage in hands-on practical activities to identify, analyse and address cyber threats.
- Boost employability through industry-led projects.
- Graduate with valuable skills in presenting, teamwork, project management and cultural awareness.
What you'll learn
In this program, you’ll explore the core principles and practices of cyber security, starting with foundational courses that will introduce you to the latest advancements in technology and equip you with essential fundamental skills. As you progress, you’ll gain a solid understanding of structured data and information technology systems – crucial for managing and securing data within various IT infrastructures.
You’ll study a broad spectrum of cybersecurity topics including:
- Security Foundations
- Network Foundations
- Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
- Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects.
Learn about threat identification and mitigation strategies. Gain a deep understanding of networking protocols and architectures. You'll also understand the legal, ethical, and human factors in cybersecurity, ensuring you are well-versed in the broader implications of your work. You’ll also be kept up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments.
Advanced courses in cryptography, network security and security operations will deepen your technical expertise. Learn how to secure information, protect networks, and respond to security incidents effectively. You’ll also explore offensive security techniques, learning about ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
Practical experiences are embedded through courses and capstone projects, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world cyber security challenges. Courses in business and professional communication will round out your education, preparing you to work effectively in professional environments and collaborate with diverse teams.
Majors
Our Bachelor of Cyber Security is also available with a major in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Course name
Information Technology Systems
|
Course code
INFO1012
|
Units
6
|
|
|
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
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
Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
|
Course code
INFO2001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects
|
Course code
INFO2002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
|
Course code
INFO2032
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
|
Course code
INFO2042
|
Units
6
|
|
|
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
Network Foundations
|
Course code
INFO1011
|
Units
6
|
|
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
|
| 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
Cloud Platforms
|
Course code
INFO2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
|
Course code
INFO2032
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Cyber Tools and Attacks
|
Course code
INFO1009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Network Security
|
Course code
INFO2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Cryptography
|
Course code
MATH3022
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
|
Course code
INFO2042
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
|
Course code
INFO1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Offensive Security
|
Course code
INFO1010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
|
Course code
INFO1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
|
Course code
COMP3006
|
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 name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
|
Course code
INFO1004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
|
Course code
INFO1006
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Network Foundations
|
Course code
INFO1011
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Network Security
|
Course code
INFO2010
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Offensive Security
|
Course code
INFO1010
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Cyber Tools and Attacks
|
Course code
INFO1009
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Cryptography
|
Course code
MATH3022
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Cloud Platforms
|
Course code
INFO2004
|
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
Network Foundations
|
Course code
INFO1011
|
Units
6
|
|
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
|
| 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
Cloud Platforms
|
Course code
INFO2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
|
Course code
INFO2032
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Cyber Tools and Attacks
|
Course code
INFO1009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Network Security
|
Course code
INFO2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Cryptography
|
Course code
MATH3022
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
|
Course code
INFO2042
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
|
Course code
INFO1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Offensive Security
|
Course code
INFO1010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
|
Course code
INFO1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
|
Course code
COMP3006
|
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 name
ICT Capstone Project 1
|
Course code
INFO3901
|
Units
6
|
|
|
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
Network Foundations
|
Course code
INFO1011
|
Units
6
|
|
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
|
| 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
Cloud Platforms
|
Course code
INFO2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
|
Course code
INFO2032
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Cyber Tools and Attacks
|
Course code
INFO1009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Network Security
|
Course code
INFO2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Cryptography
|
Course code
MATH3022
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
|
Course code
INFO2042
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
|
Course code
INFO1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Offensive Security
|
Course code
INFO1010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
|
Course code
INFO1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
|
Course code
COMP3006
|
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:
- 12 units from University-wide electives
| 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
Network Foundations
|
Course code
INFO1011
|
Units
6
|
|
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
|
| 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
Cloud Platforms
|
Course code
INFO2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
|
Course code
INFO2032
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Cyber Tools and Attacks
|
Course code
INFO1009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Network Security
|
Course code
INFO2010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Cryptography
|
Course code
MATH3022
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Security Operations and Incident Response
|
Course code
INFO2042
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
|
Course code
INFO1004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Offensive Security
|
Course code
INFO1010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Emerging Topics in Cyber
|
Course code
INFO1006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business for IT Professionals
|
Course code
COMP3006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 1
|
Course code
INFO3901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 2
|
Course code
INFO3902
|
Units
6
|
Career outcomes
The cyber security job market is looking very promising with the industry facing significant growth in demand for skilled professionals, with competitive salary prospects. Our Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Technology serves as a springboard into a range of career paths – whether you’re interested in designing systems or managing daily operations.
You might monitor security breaches and investigate suspicious activity for large banks, protecting millions of customer records. You might help organisations recover from ransomware attacks, ensuring systems remain operational. Or you might even work as an ethical hacker, discovering vulnerabilities in widely used software applications.
Some graduate positions to consider include:
- Cyber security analyst
- Information security officer
- Network security engineer
- Cyber security consultant.
Industry trends
Locally, the Australian government unveiled its ambitious plan to become a global leader in cybersecurity by 2030. The Australian Cybersecurity Strategy is an initiative that will allocate AUD$8.6 million to upskilling the cyber workforce, among other large investments. Factors such as the rapid increase in cloud adoption, the rise of generative AI (GenAI) and growing need for government regulations are contributing to the demand for cybersecurity technologies (Gartner, 2024).
Globally, according to the World Economic Forum (2023), cybercrime has emerged as the world’s third-largest economy, trailing close behind the United States and China. By 2027, damages from cybercrime could shake the global economy with losses projected to reach nearly AUD$14 trillion (Statista, 2024 ). This concerning trend drives the urgent need for cybersecurity professionals to safeguard individuals, organisations and governments from digital threats.
Accreditation
This program is provisionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Graduates are eligible for membership with the ACS and are recognised internationally through the Seoul Accord.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
