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Bachelor of Networking - Major in Cyber Security Bachelor 062228M - CS 2025

Study Level Bachelor

Course Code 062228M - CS

Study Method Class

Assessment Online Exam, Onsite Exam, Practical, Assignments

Start Date July 2025, November 2025, March 2026

Entry Requirement Grade 12

Duration 144 weeks

Price $62304

Discount 5%

Discounted Price $59188.8

About the Course

Learn to think in new ways. Stretch your mind and gain new skills. A Bachelor of Networking, major in Cybersecurity is more than an IT degree. It’s a hands-on course, designed with industry, to give you the skills to succeed in cybersecurity. Join this exciting and fast-growing field. 

The world of hacking has changed. Hackers aren’t disgruntled teenagers in their bedrooms. Instead, they’re international organised crime networks, sometimes sponsored by foreign governments. Cybercrime is getting more sophisticated and it's a serious risk to Australian businesses. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is higher than ever.

We’re training the next generation of network experts to respond to this new threat. Do you want to be an ethical hacker? Do you have what it takes?

When you study a Bachelor of Networking, major in Cybersecurity you’ll learn the key skills and the ethics behind them.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements including prerequisites for their chosen course, and;

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirement for their chosen course, and;

Domestic Applicants must be 17 years of age as at the commencement date of their chosen course or unit.

What will you learn

Graduates of this course will:

  • Possess a broad body of knowledge to undertake professional work in the area of networking
  • Undertake analysis of cybersecurity tools and technologies to apply them effectively in an organisation
  • Possess ability to solve problems that require critical analysis and synthesis
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with others in a professional setting
  • Work independently and collaborate with others effectively
  • Demonstrate analysis and evaluation skills in different contexts

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Networking course can find employment in areas of network management, system administration and ICT services delivery and management within a wide range of public and private enterprises. Salaries are typically over $100k.

Roles include:

  • Network Manager
  • Network Analyst
  • Network Design Engineering
  • Mobile Applications Developer
  • Help Desk Manager
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Network Analyst
  • Forensic Computer Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Architect
  • IT Security Engineer
  • Security Systems Administrator
  • IT Security Consultant

Course Units

Code Course Unit Description Type
BB101 Business Communications Core
BN324 Enterprise cybersecurity and Management Core
BN323 Ethical Hacking and Security Governance Core
BN223 Cyber Security Principles Core
BN309 Computer Forensics Core
BN304 Industry-Based Project 2* Core
BN321 Advanced Network Design Core
BN303 Wireless Networks and Security Core
BN301 Industry-Based Project 1* Core
BN209 Software Engineering Core
BN206 System Administration Core
BN205 Project Management Core
BN202 Internetworking Technologies Core
BN204 Database Technologies Core
AIM100 Academic Integrity Module Core
BN112 Computer System Fundamentals Core
BN111 Programming Fundamentals Core
BN110 Information Systems Fundamentals Core
BN106 Networking Fundamentals Core
BN108 Programming for Networking Core
BN109 Web and Multimedia Systems Core
BN200 Network Security Fundamentals Core
BN201 Professional Issues of IT Core
N322 Software Defined Networking Elective
BE305 Cloud Engineering Elective
BN305 Virtual Private Networks Elective
BN208 Networked Applications Elective
BN315 Enterprise Architecture Elective
BN314 System Architecture Elective
BB108 Business Statistics Elective
BB107 Commercial Law Elective
BB106 Economic Principles Elective
BB105 Marketing Principles Elective
BB104 Introductory Accounting Elective
BB103 Management Principles Elective