Bachelor of Cyber Security (Honours)

About the course

Deakin’s Bachelor of Cyber Security (Honours) builds advanced skills to investigate and protect computer systems, networks and programs. You’ll study best-practice approaches to identifying, analysing and managing cyber risks, including digital forensics and computer crime. The course includes opportunities for professional placement or industry-linked projects and culminates in an honours research project. This is a bachelor honours qualification in cyber security and computing. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue cyber security roles across government, consulting and private industry. Typical pathways include security analyst, penetration tester, digital forensics analyst, security operations (SOC) analyst, threat intelligence analyst, vulnerability assessor and incident response support. Skills in secure coding, networking, security analytics and ethical hacking also suit roles in risk and security governance teams. This bachelor honours degree prepares you for cyber security careers in IT and computing.

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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)