Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security
UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (UNSW Canberra at ADFA)
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00100G
This program is built on solid computer science and mathematics fundamentals with a focus on both theoretical foundations and practical approaches to computation and its applications within security. In this program, students first apply these techniques to gaming and then later learn more about hardware, systems, networking and the Internet, and learn to secure such environments. The design methods, tools and programming ability gained can be applied to many kinds of computer applications. In a final-year capstone team project students will be able to select from a wide range of ADF and civilian application domains in which to develop these abilities in computing and cyber security. Students will use state of the art equipment in all their security and forensics courses in a Cyber Range.
Structure
The Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security involves a minimum of 120 units of credit (UOC) from the disciplinary core and 24 UOC from electives and General Education courses. The program rules allow students to include a mix of Computer Science and Cyber Security courses with 12 UOC of Level I elective courses from Science, Business, Engineering and the Arts.
Subjects
- Computing
- Mathematics
- Cyber security
Standard entry requirements
Only available to Trainee Officers for the Australian Defence Force or non-military students sponsored under the Defence Civilian Undergraduate Sponsorship (DCUS). Must have Australian Year 12 studies or equivalent tertiary or overseas qualifications. Recommended study is Mathematics (Advanced). Trainee Officers must be selected by the Australian Defence Force and meet the academic requirements to study at UNSW Canberra. DCUS students must be selected by the Department of Defence and meet the academic requirements to study at UNSW Canberra.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | No |
Further information
In addition to lodging a UAC application, Trainee Officers must complete a Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) process. Applicants must apply to DFR via defencejobs.gov.au or by telephone 13 19 01. In addition to lodging a UAC application, DCUS students must complete a DCUS application process. Applicants must apply to DCUS via http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/careers/studentsandgraduates/undergraduatesponsorship/
