Learn how to defend the business, government and individual databases that hold sensitive data. 

Employment in this area has experienced strong growth over the last ten years and is forecast to continue.

Your specialisation in security will allow you to be on the frontline of the war in cyberspace and become familiar with the methods attackers use. 

You will learn how to investigate and protect against security breaches on vulnerable private information whilst developing an understanding of the security models provided by the major operating systems involved in modern computer networks.

Through core studies and practicals at Federation University, you will delve into networks, their protocols and hardware to investigate how these systems can be vulnerable to a malicious attack. 

Your problem-solving skills will come to the fore when ethical hacking – testing a system to break in or to find weak points.

As a network architect or an IT security specialist, you can look forward to a varied career in information security or IT operations.

• Academic transcripts/results
• Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
• Official English language translations for all documents not in English
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Passport or visa documents (if applicable)
• Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs) (if applicable)
• Syllabuses/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with final-year mathematics courses or overseas equivalent.

Students with post-school qualifications (e.g. diplomas, advanced diplomas) may be considered for admission with advanced standing or credit (recognition of prior learning).

China:

• Gao San (Senior High Year 3) (Year 12) with an average of 75% in four academic subjects. OR
• 高考Gao Kao cut-off score for Tier 2 Chinese Universities. OR
• Completion of one-year post-secondary study with at least an average score of 70% at a recognized institution.

India: 

• Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in the best four academic subjects*.
• OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in the best four academic subjects*

*excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other nonacademic subjects

Pathways:

Foundation Studies Program

This pre-university program is designed specifically for students to meet the requirements to enter the first year of an undergraduate degree or one of the Higher Education Diplomas.

University studies: Enrolling in single subjects (courses) allows you to demonstrate your ability to succeed in the study at this level. 

Re-apply with credit to the Bachelor of Information Technology for the next intake.  Recommended subjects include:

• ITECH1101 IT Problem Solving
• ITECH1103 Big Data And Analytics

Note: Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program is not available to international students.