Bachelor of Computer Science (Cybersecurity)

About the course

This Bachelor of Computer Science (Cybersecurity) builds core computing and programming capability while specialising in protecting systems, networks and data from cyber threats. You’ll learn to analyse risks, design secure solutions and understand how attacks occur and how to respond. The course combines practical technical skills with industry-relevant approaches to security across modern digital environments. This is an undergraduate Bachelor qualification in IT & Computer Science.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in cyber and IT security across government, finance, technology and other industries that manage critical digital systems. Career paths may include cybersecurity analyst, security consultant, incident response or SOC analyst, penetration tester, and security engineer, supporting threat detection, vulnerability management and secure system design. This is an undergraduate Bachelor qualification preparing you for professional work in IT & Computer Science. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)