In Macquarie’s Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll acquire foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking and cybersecurity.

With one-third of Australian businesses having already been the victims of cybercrime, the cost of cyber attacks is estimated to exceed $1 billion annually.

Cybersecurity experts are in demand to deal with threats to or vulnerabilities in computers, data, networks, and programs.

The Cyber Security major will provide the foundational knowledge to create and manage an effective cybersecurity environment for commercial, private and industrial applications. 

It emphasises concepts, insights and skills that will enable you to increase data security, provide data assurance and protect privacy. 

Key features

• Complete an extensive supervised project (Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career.)
• Enhance your learning within our unique high-tech precinct. (Undertake internships with world-leading organisations next door to the university in the Macquarie Park Innovation District.)

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• None.

Recommended studies:

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 plus
• HSC Information Processes and Technology and/or HSC Software Design and Development, or equivalent.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       380 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         420 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (selected schools)  75%
   

India:

• Indian AISSC    65 - 69%
• Indian HSSC     65 - 69%
• Indian ISC        65 - 69%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.