Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security)

University of Western Sydney’s excellent graduates are highly sought after across the industry, and their project-based curriculum allows you to interact with professionals in the field. There will be study tours, case studies and client projects in core subjects, to ensure when you graduate you possess a portfolio of work that demonstrates your expertise. There will also be opportunities for at least four weeks of internship in corporations, consultancies or not-for-profit sectors, as well as overseas placement, under the shadow of tutors with extensive experience in a variety of communication industries. Thus, if you’re an international student looking to pursue an undergraduate Information and Technology course in Australia with scholarship, this is the university to look towards. Western offers a variety of specialist Computer Science degrees to hone the skills you require to be career-ready by majoring in a range of applications of computer science and computer systems over the period of this three-year course. The Bachelor of Computer Science is currently affiliated with the Australian Computer Society at Professional Level. 

The Cyber Security major aims to give graduates the essential skills in the field of information systems security. The accelerated and global utilization of networked systems requires protecting these systems from cyber-attacks. This makes security a fundamental aspect of today’s information systems, and with the security knowledge and security protocols derived from basic cryptography algorithms learnt in this course,  as well as application of this knowledge in computer systems and networked systems, the course will be one of the most demanded courses. Students will be taught key security concepts, practical operation of the security application programs as well as ethical hacking methods to promote cyber security. Western’s Computer Science degree is very practical and deeply industry-oriented. Upon graduation, students can enjoy employment opportunities in fields such as Systems Programming, Computer Security, Real-Time Programming and Network Security, to name a few. You can even go on to obtain a PhD with permanent residency in Australia.