Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

About the course

Develop practical and professional skills to help organisations stay secure in a digital world, with a focus on cyber security within QUT’s Bachelor of Information Technology. You’ll build foundations in IT while learning to design secure systems, apply cryptography, and manage identity and access. Industry-informed projects and hands-on tasks build technical capability and teamwork for a Bachelor-level career in cyber security and IT. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles protecting networks, systems and data across government, consulting and private organisations. Typical pathways include cyber security analyst, security consultant, network security engineer and incident response specialist, with skills relevant to governance, access control and secure software development. This Bachelor degree prepares you for work in cyber security and broader IT environments. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 70.00 (adjusted) or equivalent.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)