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Cyber Security Major (B Comp)

Non-Award

This major focuses on data protection and computer software security, covering cryptography, policy development, forensics, and intrusion detection. Graduates gain skills in application implementation and understanding individual rights protection.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Course Code

MJRU-CYBSE

ATAR

About this course

Overview

This major focuses on the key concepts and challenges in data protection and computer software security.

You will examine both the high- and low-level practical aspects of computer security. High-level aspects include cryptography theory, data access policy development and security program management.

Low-level aspects include computer forensics, network intrusion detection and incident handling.

Graduates have the skills to identify and implement appropriate applications for specific scenarios, as well as an understanding of issues related to the protection of individual rights.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

Guaranteed ATAR 80
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

Mathematics Methods ATAR

Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

No prior study in a particular subject is required.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6

What you will learn

What you'll learn

identify, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of computing sources to optimise the process of software design and implementation
document software and security activities and artefacts and communicate them in written and oral form to both technical and non-technical audiences and communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the audience and purpose
effectively use new and existing technologies, especially those relating to cyber security, recognising their advantages and limitations
sustain intellectual curiosity by updating their knowledge, engage in continuous training and research, and take control of their own learning and development
recognise and apply IEEE/ACM/ACS standards in the process of software design and development as well as the ACSC and ISO27000 series standards for cyber security
contribute to society using technology in a secure, ethical, legal, and socially responsible manner
demonstrate initiative, leadership and ethical practice when working independently and collaboratively
implement processes based on best practice when designing and implementing software
evaluate standard algorithms, techniques, and technologies relating to cyber security in a manner that is appropriate for a given problem and think critically and creatively to generate innovative and optimum theoretical and practical solutions

Career pathways

What jobs can the Cyber Security course lead to?Careers

Cyber security analyst
Security systems administrator
Cryptographer

Industries

E-commerce
Finance
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Education

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

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Curtin course code: MJRU-CYBSE
Last updated on: 13 October 2025