Bachelor of Computing & Cyber Security
Build yourself a secure network.
For domestic students only.
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Cyberspace is transforming the way we live. As new technologies emerge and泭cyber attacks泭become more sophisticated, keeping up with the evolving nature of security risks can be challenging. The future of cyber security relies on people who can think deeply, find innovative solutions, and work to keep individuals, organisations, and our nation secure. 羔泭
The Bachelor of Computing & Cyber特ecurity at UNSW Canberra is designed to build眩he attributes and skills for痂arket-ready graduates seeking a畚areer in software an cyber security疾ngineering, industry, innovation,痂anagement, operations and research.狸e introduce you to the latest social and political issues in this dynamic sector with computer science and mathematics fundamentals, whilst building skills and understanding of information systems, networks and computer programming within cyber security.羔
ATAR indicative
80.00
Degree type
Undergraduate
Duration
3 years full-time
Commencing terms
Semester 1
Program code
4427
Delivery mode
On campus
Study at UNSW Canberra泭
This degree will develop your creativity, problem-solving ability, critical thinking and communication skills which are important in any career within or outside of the defence force. These skills will prepare you to deal with technical issues in a computing environment, and help you develop intellectual and practical problem-solving skills through studies across a range of computing specialisations. 泭
In this program, youll apply your skills and knowledge across gaming, hardware, systems, networking and the Internet, and learn how to secure these environments. 泭
Topics you can explore in-depth include:泭
- Application development泭
- Cyber-physical systems泭
- Digital forensics泭
- Algorithms and data representation 泭
- Network design and operation.
In your final year, you will complete a capstone team project with real-world application within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian domains to demonstrate your abilities in computing and cybersecurity. 泭
The Bachelor of Computing & Cyber Security is a three-year program at pass level. Students who complete the pass degree at an appropriate level may be admitted to an additional one-year Honours program Computing & Cyber Security (Honours).泭
World-class educators &泭cutting-edge facilities
When you study with us, youll benefit from the best university teacher-to-student ratio in Australia. Learning from leading academics and industry experts, your qualifications and computing skills will be highly sought after by industry and governments around the world. Were home to several cutting-edge cyber training facilities dedicated to finding solutions to the worlds most complex problems within cyberspace. As a cybersecurity and computing student, you will have access to our unique state-of-the-art infrastructure for software design, networking, simulation泭and testing.泭
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What our students say
The best thing about studying at UNSW Canberra is access to tools and software used in industry. We have a cyber lab on campus it is open to all students and regularly used for tutorials and labs.泭
Jade Boreta, Computing and Cyber Security Student.泭
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Your career in computing & cyber security
The Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security program prepares students to deal泭with technical issues in a computing, cyber security and cyber war environments.
As a graduate with a degree in Computing and Cyber Security, you will possess an excellent combination of technical knowledge and practical expertise. Leveraging your skills and knowledge across computing and cybersecurity you will be ready to pursue a range of career opportunities泭in the Australian Defence Force including: 泭
Navy泭
- Helicopter Pilot泭
- Intelligence Officer泭
- Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer泭
- Maritime Logistics Officer泭
- Maritime Warfare Officer泭
- Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner泭
Army (General Service Officer)泭
- Aviation Corps泭
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering泭
- Intelligence Corps泭
- Ordnance Corps泭
- Signals Corps泭
Air Force泭
- Mission Aircrew泭
- Air Traffic Controller泭
- Pilot泭
Chief of the Defence Force Program
The Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) programs offer the opportunity for students泭entering UNSW Canberra with a high Entrance Rank, and who maintain a high level of泭performance in their studies, to undertake research in a range of disciplines that will泭develop their critical thinking and independent research skills beyond that available in泭the standard bachelor degree programs.
The range of CDF programs is characterised by the泭inclusion of specialist courses in critical analysis and/or泭research methods appropriate to the area of study.泭All programs also include discipline-specific research泭projects. The research projects will be supervised泭by academic staff from the relevant discipline. With泭the approval of the Head of School, multi- or cross-disciplinary泭projects may be undertaken. Students in泭the research courses may work independently or as泭part of a team, depending on the nature of the project泭undertaken, though all students will submit an individual泭assessment. The final assessment will be based on a written泭paper or report and oral presentations.泭
Throughout the program, students will be engaged in泭cohort activities so as to develop and maintain their interest泭and continuing involvement in the program via invited泭lectures, seminars, general reading and social events.
