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undergraduate

Degree

Associate Degree in Applied Technologies - Cyber Security

Course code: #Z2F

undergraduate

Degree

Associate Degree in Applied Technologies - Cyber Security

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $25,438 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    0100834

Highlights
Capstone Project
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-October-2021 2021-10-31
Winter-July 31-March-2022 2022-03-31
Fall-February 31-October-2022 2022-10-31
Winter-July 31-March-2023 2023-03-31

Overview

Associate Degree in Applied Technologies - Cyber Security

This program has been developed in response to industry demand for graduates with practical skills in these rapidly expanding areas.

Throughout the program, you’ll acquire hands-on experience by solving real world problems using a range of technologies. With its work-based, industry-led delivery and its emphasis on applied technology, the program is a world away from traditional IT degrees.

The two year (full time) duration also means that you’ll graduate faster with highly relevant work-ready skills in areas such as the Internet of Things and digital automation, digital design and 3D printing, information security and data analytics.  

Cyber Security Stream

Fancy working in an industry that has huge growth potential and an ever-expanding scope? Keen to be spending your days protecting governments, businesses and individuals from hackers and business disruption? 

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security) is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

This hands-on course combines core study areas of Applied Technologies, including: 

Programming principles, computer networks and designing for technology and innovation, along with data analytics for cyber security offensive and defensive cyber security with a capstone project applying these principles to a real-world scenario. 

From the get-go, you will be engaged in problem solving projects connected to issues that the cyber security industry faces on a daily basis.

Practical experience

Year 1

Students are exposed to authentic and engaged learning experiences designed to develop their understanding of work and the workplace.

Students develop personal responsibility for and autonomy throughout their learning progression using various methods and approaches to professional practice with the support of academic coaches.

Example projects include data-driven decision making, case studies, field work, simulated environments, design thinking etc.

Year 2

The second year of study builds on concepts of learning through practiceby introducing students to more complex learning experiences.

A key feature of the course is the practical component, to provide hands-on learning which aims to enhance students’ problem solving, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills by allowing them to ‘learn through practice’.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$33,938

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,168
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,500
Tuition 1 person $25,438

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

72
9
listening
19
writing
16
speaking
10
reading

PTE

50
42
listening
42
writing
42
speaking
42
reading

Cambridge

169
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If your goal is to study for an undergraduate or post-graduate degree at the University of Tasmania, UTAS can help you achieve this with its English for Academic purposes courses - EAP1 and EAP2.

Improve your academic English skills and meet the English entry requirement for your chosen degree with the UTAS Access-Direct Entry course.

Successful completion of this program at the relevant level satisfies the English requirement for University of Tasmania undergraduate and post-graduate studies.

You won't need an English test score to enter the University of Tasmania if you successfully complete this program.

ProgramDurationEntry RequirmentsPathway
General English 110 weeks

IELTS 4 - No band < 3.5

TOFEL 31

PTE 26

General English 2
General English 210 weeks

IELTS 4.5 - No band < 4

TOFEL 34

PTE 29

General English 3
General English 310 weeks

IELTS 5 - No band < 4.5

TOFEL 40 - writing 12

PTE 35 - No band < 32

EAP 1
EAP 110 weeks

IELTS 5 - No band < 5

TOFEL 40 - writing 14

PTE 38 - No band < 35

EAP 2

Foundation Studies

Advanced Diploma

EAP 210 weeks

IELTS 5.5 - No band < 5.5

TOFEL 46 - writing 18

PTE 46 - No band < 42

UTAS undergraduate &

postgraduate degrees


Academic background and requirement

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires completion of qualifications equivalent to Year 12 Australia.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

  • Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate III or above
  • Complete or incomplete (minimum 12.5 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

Course Specific Requirements

This major does not have any course specific requirements.

China: 

Middle School   70% overall for all graded subjects undertaken

India: 

All India Senior School Certificate    65% overall for all subjects undertaken excluding work experience, physical and health education and general studies

Indian School Certificate (ISC)         65% overall for all graded subjects undertaken

Foundation Studies Program:

Foundation Studies programs are a direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study, or equivalent. 

The programs act as a bridging course for international students who wish to study a university undergraduate degree course but don’t yet meet academic requirements and/or have the English language skills for tertiary study.

Career opportunities

  • Network Analyst
  • Industry Consultant
  • Security Specialist
  • Computer Support Technician
  • Project Support Officer

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