UndergraduateInformation Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Cyber Security degree. The Brisbane South (Nathan) offering of this program is scheduled to be delivered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations. Queensland's #1 university for AI research. (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) Step into one of Australia's fastest-growing and most in-demand fields with a Bachelor of Cyber Security. Master the tools and technologies that protect critical data, systems and networks across business, government and everyday life. You'll develop a deep understanding of how cyber-attacks occur and how to stop them, through practical training, real-world simulations and industry experience. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in organisations and digital systems, you'll learn how to identify vulnerabilities, protect AI-enabled technologies and defend against emerging AI-driven threats. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Cyber Security Train in specialised facilities like our Cyber Range, a dedicated simulated environment where you'll defend against live cyber incidents and test your skills in realistic scenarios. Learn from industry experts who bring cyber security experience from sectors including government, finance and national defence. Build a strong foundation in IT fundamentals including programming, networking, data management and systems administration, before diving into advanced cyber security topics. Explore how AI systems work, where they can fail and how cyber security professionals can protect against malicious use of AI technologies.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
4 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Professional ICT Practice, Computer Systems and Cyber Security, Introduction to Cyber Security, Programming Principles, Data Management, Application Systems
- Year 2: Cyber Security Standards and Operations, Software Projects
- Year 3: Ethical Hacking, Cyber Security Defence and Incident Response, Cyber Security of Cyber Physical Systems, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Trustworthy AI, Work Integrated Learning - Single Project, Work Integrated Learning - Placement
- Plus 13 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Advanced (Band 3).
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