Overview

Throughout the Cyber Security course from Adelaide University you will gain a solid understanding of cyber security practices, software, systems and networking.

Learn how to identify and stop cyber threats, manage risks and protect data. Study a broad combination of courses covering foundational IT knowledge, security foundations, governance, risk and compliance, and technically related cyber courses.

You’ll also have the option to major in either Governance, Risk and Compliance or Technology. Further into your degree, fine-tune these skills through collaborative projects based on real-life cyber-attacks.

Cyber security professionals can be found working in a vast array of sectors – including healthcare, finance, government, defence, telecoms, aerospace and energy, to name a few. With a mix of critical thinking and technical skills, you can breach the cyber security industry to safeguard our digital society.

Career opportunities:

The global job outlook for cyber security professionals is very strong. Significant growth in workforce demand and attractive salary prospects for qualified professionals are predicted.

You might become a cyber security analyst, safeguarding networks and critical systems against attacks and ensuring smooth daily operations. Perhaps you’ll explore advisory roles where you’d help organisations develop secure policies and strategies. Or, you might take on an investigative position, using your specialised expertise to uncover vulnerabilities and respond to cyber threats.

Careers to consider include:

Cyber security analyst
Information security analyst
Network security engineer
Penetration tester
Cyber security consultant
Incident responder.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Engineering Practice
Information Technology Systems
System Requirements
Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Business for IT Professionals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115691A

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53300 AUD / year

≈ 53300 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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