1. Macquarie University
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  3. Bachelors
  4. Bachelor of Arts with a major in Cyber Security

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Cyber Security

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Macquarie University

Program Overview

Macquarie University and Optus have invested $10 million to establish a Cyber Security Hub , which aims to become the cyber security partner of choice for industry and government while also educating the next generation of cyber security experts. Macquarie's Cyber Security major provides you with the knowledge you need to create an effective cyber security environment for commercial, private and industrial applications. It combines units from the Department of Computing with those from Security Studies and Criminology to give students practical insights into technology risks and countermeasures and the role that security management plays in the bigger picture of cyber governance.

Program Key Stats

$31800 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

2.5
28
75

1200
7
100

Additional Information & Requirements

IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent, GCE A level with 2 passes, IB of 18, Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 12), 50% average in best 4 academic subjects, OWA of 55-66%, Completion of WASSC/SSC with B grade average in 5 relevant academic subjects, ATAR of 75

Career Options

  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Forensic Computer Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Architect
  • IT Security Engineer
  • Security Systems Administrator
  • IT Security Consultant

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