Wollongong,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security) in Wollongong Australia | University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
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Wollongong Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,368
(c. USD28,471.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Cybersecurity focuses on creating secure computing systems and networks to safeguard data from unauthorized access and defend against digital threats. With the growing shift of social, consumer, and business activities to online platforms, the need for skilled ICT professionals to oversee our digital landscape and economy continues to rise.
Australia has recognized cybersecurity as a key strategic priority to address the needs of law enforcement, government agencies, defense sectors, and financial industries. Future career opportunities will span these fields, ensuring the nation can sustain and enhance critical services while preventing disruptions, threats, or breaches—and protecting personal data from unauthorized sharing, viewing, or analysis.
In the Cybersecurity major, you'll explore both technical and policy aspects of modern topics like blockchain, cryptocurrency, IoT security, multimedia protection, and reverse engineering. The program equips you with penetration testing skills for defense strategies and prepares you for ethical hacking certifications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
English Requirements
IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 70, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; C1 Advanced Cambridge or C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 169; PTE Academic overall score of 54 (Reading and Writing 54, Speaking and Listening 47).
Tuition
AUD
40,368