Overview

The Cyber Security - Governance, Risk and Compliance course from Adelaide University will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of cyber security measures and responsible management practices.

With foundational expertise in cyber security, you will learn to analyse frameworks, assess risks, identify vulnerabilities and create effective cyber security policies for the digital workforce.

Gain insight into Australian and international cyber security law and regulations to safeguard organisations from penalties. Through practical exercises, develop the skills to promote data security awareness and protect organisational assets. In your final year, you will apply your well-rounded knowledge to a real-world capstone project and prepare for a career as a strategic cyber security expert.

Career opportunities:

The global demand for cyber security specialists is set to soar in the coming years. With the increasing adoption of cloud technologies, the rise of generative AI and stricter government regulations, the cyber security industry is experiencing significant growth. This growth – coupled with persistent skills shortages – is creating attractive job opportunities and competitive salaries for qualified cyber security experts.

Our Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Governance, Risk and Compliance opens doors to a wide variety of roles that blend technical expertise with law, risk management, communication and psychology. You could pursue a career as a data privacy officer, ensuring company data is protected through implementing strategies and policies. Maybe you will become an IT risk manager, developing and rolling out risk management frameworks to protect organisations and ensure their compliance with key regulations.

Within cybersecurity, you can pursue various career paths including:

Cyber security analyst
Information security officer
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) specialist
Risk management consultant
Compliance manager.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Technology Systems
System Requirements
Cyber Law, Policy and Privacy
Human, Organisational and Societal Aspects
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Business for IT Professionals
Security Operations and Incidence Response

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

Risk Management Cyber Security View 56 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in Australia

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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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IELTS

6.5

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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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