Course code: #2451
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Fall-February 30-November-2024 | 2024-11-30 |
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Winter-July 31-May-2024 | 2024-05-31 |
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Fall-February 30-November-2025 | 2025-11-30 |
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Winter-July 31-May-2025 | 2025-05-31 |
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As computers become increasingly interconnected and support more services, system security becomes more challenging and crucial.
By studying cyber security, you'll learn the fundamental processes and practices to protect computing systems from attack, damage or unauthorised access.
At the University of Queensland, you'll study secure programming techniques and ethical hacking to safeguard individuals, businesses and governments against cybercrime and graduate with highly valued and employable skills.
Career paths can lead to roles such as cyber security analyst, cyber systems engineer or information security officer.
$66,150
Cost of living | 1 person | $10,344 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $14,950 |
Tuition | 1 person | $51,200 |
You may be eligible for a package offer if you meet all the academic entry requirements for your preferred UQ program but need help to meet the English language requirements.
If your overall IELTS score is 5.0 or above (or equivalent), join our EAP or BE classes.
Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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UQ College | Grade of 4 in GE Level 2 | No sub-score lower than C | |
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 56 | S:15, L:12, R:12, W:17 | |
Pearson | 42 | 42 | |
Cambridge | 154 | 154 |
Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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UQ College | Grade of 4 in EAP Level 3 | No sub-score lower than C | |
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 70 | S:17, L:17, R:17, W:19 | |
Pearson | 49 | 49 | |
Cambridge | 162 | 162 |
Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores | result | |
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UQ College | Grade of 4 in EAP Level 4 | No sub-score lower than C | |
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 78 | S:19, L:19, R:19, W:21 | |
Pearson | 60 | 60 | |
Cambridge | 169 | 169 |
IELTS | TOEFL | Pearson | Cambridge | |
BE 30 weeks | 5.0, no sub-score less than 5 | 56 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 | 42, no sub-score less than 42 | 154, no sub-score less than 154 |
BE 25 weeks | 5.5, no sub-score less than 5 | 70 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 | 49, no sub-score less than 42 | 162, no sub-score less than 154 |
BE 20 weeks | 5.5, no sub-score less than 5.5 | 70 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 | 49, no sub-score less than 49 | 162, no sub-score less than 162 |
BE 15 weeks | 6.0, no sub-score less than 5.5 | 78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 | 60, no sub-score less than 49 | 169, no sub-score less than 162 |
BE 10 weeks | 6.0, writing 6.0, no other sub-score skill less than 5.5 | 78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:21 | 60, S:49 L:49 R:49 W:60 | 169, S:162 L:162 R:162 W:169 |
Prerequisites:
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended.
Students studying Specialist Mathematics will have increased flexibility in their studies.
India: All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 72.5%
China: Gaokao: 75%
Canada: Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 75.56%
You will study five courses (subjects) for the entire duration of the Foundation Program, usually two core courses and three elective courses.
For students wishing to progress to undergraduate degrees in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and IT (EAIT):
Core courses:
Three electives are chosen:
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