- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3.0F/P
- Campus
- Hawthorn (VIC)
- Intl. Tuition
- A$44,300 (year not stated on the university's site)
- Home Tuition
- A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Cybersecurity graduates are in exceptional demand as penetration testers, security analysts, incident response specialists and CISOs across defence, financial services, government and consulting. Virtually every major organisation now recruits dedicated security professionals.
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Student life (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 45,354
- Staff Ratio
- 17.0:1
- International
- 36.0%
Career Prospects
- Employment Rate
- 73.0%
- of graduates employed
- Placement Year
- Available
- Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Admission notes
- Current Year 12 graduates Bachelor of Computer Science - major selection disclaimer Please note that if you receive an offer via VTAC for the Bachelor of Computer Science (major in Cyber Security) , you will still be required to select a major as part of your subject enrolment. This means you’ll also have the flexibility to choose a different major at that time, if you wish. No action is required as part of your application. Recent Year 12 graduates Bachelor of Computer Science - major selection disclaimer Please note that if you receive an offer via VTAC for the Bachelor of Computer Science (major in Cyber Security) , you will still be required to select a major as part of your subject enrolment. This means you’ll also have the flexibility to choose a different major at that time, if you wish. No action is required as part of your application. Applicants with Higher Education study Bachelor of Computer Science - major selection disclaimer Please note that if you receive an offer via VTAC for the Bachelor of Computer Science (major in Cyber Security) , you will still be required to select a major as part of your subject enrolment. This means you’ll also have the flexibility to choose a different major at that time, if you wish. No action is required as part of your application. Applicants with VET study Bachelor of Computer Science - major selection disclaimer Please note that if you receive an offer via VTAC for the Bachelor of Computer Science (major in Cyber Security) , you will still be required to select a major as part of your subject enrolment. This means you’ll also have the flexibility to choose a different major at that time, if you wish. No action is required as part of your application. Applicants with work and life experience Bachelor of Computer Science - major selection disclaimer Please note that if you receive an offer via VTAC for the Bachelor of Computer Science (major in Cyber Security) , you will still be required to select a major as part of your subject enrolment. This means you’ll also have the flexibility to choose a different major at that time, if you wish. No action is required as part of your application. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL or at least 25 in English as an Additional Language
- Units 1 to 4: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustment Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 15 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustment Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 15 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Also considered are incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies undertaken within the last 7 years. Mathematics prerequisites older than 10 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements or do not meet the mathematics requirement may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post-secondary studies at the VET level within the last 7 years will be also considered. Mathematics prerequisites older than 10 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements or do not meet the mathematics requirement may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history An applicant's ATAR results from the last 7 years will be considered for entry into this course. Mathematics prerequisites older than 10 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Regional Adjustment Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements or do not meet the mathematics requirement may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.
Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 45,354
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 17:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 36%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Four seasons
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 7.8/10
- Transport
- Good (close to station or regional airport)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture
Student Life & City (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
What Students Love
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Diverse international food scene
- Active music scene
University Stats
Total Students45,354
Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
International Students36%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10
Career & Outcomes
- Graduate Employment
- 73%
- Employed after graduation
- Placement Year
- Available
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
- Cybersecurity graduates are in exceptional demand as penetration testers, security analysts, incident response specialists and CISOs across defence, financial services, government and consulting.
- Virtually every major organisation now recruits dedicated security professionals.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Design
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Higher
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Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)A$44,300per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$9,880per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page