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2020 Guaranteed Entry: N/A
Faculty: UNSW Canberra
Delivery Mode: On campus
Duration: 3 years full-time
Award: Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security
Commencing Terms: Semester 1

Overview

The Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security is built on solid computer science and mathematics fundamentals. The degree has a focus on both theoretical foundations and practical approaches to computation and its applications within security. Students first apply these techniques to gaming and later learn more about hardware, systems, networking and the internet, as well as how to secure such environments.

In a final-year capstone project, students select from a wide range of Australian Defence Force (ADF) and civilian application domains where they can further develop their abilities.

Program Code: 4427
UAC Code: 450030
Total units of credit (UOC): 144
Campus: UNSW Canberra
Indicative Enrolments: 52

Why choose this degree?

The skills gained through a Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security have numerous professional applications in computing and security environments, both inside and outside the Defence Force.

Who should choose this degree?

The Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security is designed for ADF personnel and civilians looking to develop theoretic and practical approaches to computation and its application within security.

Degree Structure

Degree Handbook

Career Opportunities

Pilot
Intelligence officer
Maritime aviation warfare officer
Engineering officer
Logistics manager
Air combat officer (mission aircrew)

Assumed Knowledge

Mathematics

Entry requirements

2019 Lowest Selection Rank ¹: 80.00 + DFR entry
2020 Guaranteed Entry ²: N/A
2019 IB Diploma ³: 29 + DFR entry
2019 Lowest ATAR ⁴: 80.00

1. 2019 Lowest Selection Rank

The 2019 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2019.

2. 2020 Guaranteed Entry

Find more information on Guaranteed Entry here.

3. 2019 IB Diploma

The 2019 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2019. It is to be used as a guide only.

4. 2019 Lowest ATAR

The 2019 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.

Additional selection criteria

Undergraduate entry to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is open to Australian residents who are members of the Australian Defence Force and selected members of overseas Armed Forces. Trainee Officers are selected by one of the three services (Navy, Army or Airforce) in the Australian Defence Force and must also meet academic entry requirements for UNSW Canberra at ADFA.

Applying for ADFA is a dual application process. As selection for the Australian Defence Force is a competitive process, which can take up to 12 months, it is preferable that you apply to Defence Force Recruiting in Year 11. Visit this site for more information on both application processes.

How to apply

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Visit the ‘Apply’ section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.

On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.

Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.

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Fees

2020 Indicative First Year Fee: $9,527*

The Australian Defence Force covers tuition fees for defence students.

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