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With computers growing more interconnected and handling more services than before, maintaining system security has become both more difficult and more vital.
Through cyber security education, you'll master the core principles and methods for defending computer systems against attacks, harm, or unauthorized intrusion.
You'll explore secure coding methods and ethical penetration testing to protect people, organizations, and governments from digital threats, developing sought-after professional skills that enhance your employability.
Potential career opportunities include positions like security analyst, systems security engineer, or information protection specialist.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended. Students studying Specialist Mathematics will have increased flexibility in their studies.
Minimum entry score
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.