Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
- 3 years
- Duration
- 49,200 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Through industry-integrated learning, this major will equip you with the skills, methods, tools, and information you need to spearhead the development, deployment, and administration of safe computer systems that shield users and their data from online threats. Skills and knowledge in cybersecurity, a quickly growing area of IT, are becoming more and more in demand. Experts in cybersecurity create, construct, set up, and manage safe computer systems. They evaluate risks to ascertain the most effective way to lessen the possible impact of compromised systems and compute the trade-offs between cost and benefit while putting secure solutions in place. There are job openings in many different industry areas, and positions include web specialist, program or application developer, system administrator, user assistance technician, and project manager.
Program structure
Level 1
Core (take all units — 18 points):
- CITS1003 Introduction to Cybersecurity (6)
- CITS1401 Computational Thinking with Python (6)
- PHIL1001 Ethics for the Digital Age: An Introduction to Moral Philosophy (6)
Bridging
Take units if applicable:
- MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods (6)
Level 2
Core (take all units — 12 points):
- CITS2002 Systems Programming (6)
- CITS2006 Defensive Cybersecurity (6)
Level 3
Core (take all units — 30 points):
- CITS3002 Computer Networks (6)
- CITS3006 Penetration Testing (6)
- CITS3007 Secure Coding (6)
- CITS3200 Professional Computing (6)
- CITS3403 Agile Web Development (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 49,200 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWAor
- an assured pathway offeror
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessmentor
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
Mathematics requirement
This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
