UndergraduateInformation Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Cyber Security at Victoria University builds in-demand skills to protect data and information systems. Students first study information technology, preparing for careers in software development or networking, then focus on specialised cyber security units. They learn cyber-threat detection and risk management, cyber security technologies such as digital signatures, public key infrastructure, VPNs, firewalls, intrusion detection and encryption, ethical hacking and digital forensics, vulnerability analysis and control, enterprise security, and cyber security regulation, policy and law, along with software development and network design. The degree is internationally recognised. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Web Development and CMS (NIT1101, 12CP)
- Introduction to Programming (NIT1102, 12CP)
- Introduction to Data Science (NIT1001, 12CP)
- Computer Networks (NIT1104, 12CP)
- Introduction to Cyber Security (NIT1002, 12CP)
- Introduction to Database Systems (NIT1201, 12CP)
- Operating Systems (NIT1202, 12CP)
- Introduction to Project Management (NIT1203, 12CP)
- Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking (NIT2141, 12CP)
- Human-Centred Design (NIT2003, 12CP)
- Autonomous Server Operations and Optimisation (NIT2001, 12CP)
- Network Management (NIT2124, 12CP)
- Cyber Law Policy and Professional Ethics (NIT2241, 12CP)
- Data Privacy and Cyber Physical Systems Security (NIT2242, 12CP)
- Big Data (NIT2202, 12CP)
- Networking Technologies (NIT2222, 12CP)
- AI-Driven Secure Networking (NIT3010, 12CP)
- Security Operations and Vulnerability Analysis (NIT3141, 12CP)
- IT Capstone Project 1 (NIT3003, 12CP)
- Next-Gen Secure Web Application Development (NIT3011, 12CP)
- Virtualisation in Computing (NIT3222, 12CP)
- Data Analytics for Cyber Security (NIT3202, 12CP)
- Advanced Smart Network Infrastructure and Protocols (NIT3008, 12CP)
- IT Capstone Project 2 (NIT3004, 12CP)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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)
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
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). PLUS:. A study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any). OR:. Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS:. IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR:. Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
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