Bachelor of Cyber Security

About the course

Deakin’s Bachelor of Cyber Security prepares you to identify, analyse and manage cyber security threats affecting organisations and everyday digital life. You’ll build practical and theoretical capability across areas such as digital forensics, information security and risk management, while considering business, ethical and legal implications. The course includes industry-based learning opportunities to help you apply skills in real settings in an undergraduate cyber security degree.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles helping organisations prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats across government and industry. Career pathways may include cyber security analyst, security operations or incident response team member, penetration tester, digital forensics practitioner, vulnerability or threat intelligence analyst, and governance/risk/compliance support roles. This degree supports entry to fast-growing opportunities in the cyber security and broader IT sector. 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)