Bachelor of Information Technology - Cyber Security in Melbourne Australia | Kent Institute Australia

Kent Institute Australia | Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 17,600
(c. USD12,723.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Kent's Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program addresses the growing demand for skilled IT professionals. The university provides a Cyber Security specialization within this degree, created to fulfill the rising need for certified ICT Security experts. According to a 2018 Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science report titled "Meeting demand for cyber security expertise," AustCyber highlighted a significant gap in qualified cybersecurity graduates. The study projected Australia would require an additional 11,000 professionals in this field within ten years to keep pace with current needs, establishing cybersecurity as one of the fastest-growing career sectors.
This IT degree program is ideal for students seeking to expand their career opportunities in technology. It particularly attracts future ICT specialists, as the curriculum develops practical skills through individual and collaborative learning, preparing graduates for various business roles including programmer analyst, web developer, database manager, business systems analyst, software developer, systems evaluator, and ICT security professional.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants with recent Secondary Education
Successful completion of a formal qualification considered equivalent to an Australian Year 12, and
Have a passing grade in a Year 12 mathematics subject or equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma -
A grade of 3 or better in English A1, A2 or B at the Higher Level (HL).
A grade of 4 or better in English A1, A2 or B at the Standard Level (SL).

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall score with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT - Overall score of 60 (Writing/Speaking of 18+ and Reading/Listening of 12+)

Tuition AUD 17,600

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