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Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Planning

Australia

What will I learn?

Summary

The Bachelor of Cyber Security has been developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry. You'll gain the skills needed to harden organisations against cyber threats by building your awareness of the motivations, mindsets, capabilities and skills of cybercriminals and by developing your expertise in information security and data privacy, offensive security, digital forensics, applied cryptography, secure coding and artificial intelligence. Innovative in its approach to understanding contemporary social, urban and environmental issues in urban and regional planning, the Bachelor of Planning focuses on recognising the social and cultural diversity of places, and the importance of cross-cultural approaches to research, plan-making and impact assessment. It will not only prepare you for a career in planning in which you have the power to shape more liveable and sustainable futures, but will also give you a distinctive edge among your peers.

Key features

Develop your foundational skills

Study areas such as programming, databases, web technologies, networking and security studies from a sociopolitical perspective. Attain recognised professional certification

Successfully complete certain units in this degree and get a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification. Broaden your knowledge and skill set

Learn about the cultural, economic, environmental and social dimensions of planning, with a focus on urban management. Embrace the principles of inclusiveness, equity and diversity

Study at a uni that recognises and honours Dharug Country, the land on which our campus is located.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Chief information security officer

Chief privacy officer

Development assessor

Environmental planner

Ethical hacker

Housing officer

Placemaker or place planner

Policy analyst

Risk analyst

Security architect

Security consultant

Security operations centre manager

Social or community planner

Social or environmental consultant

Source code auditor

Strategic planner

Sustainability consultant

Urban or regional planner

Vulnerability assessor

Employers

Banks and financial institutions

Consulting firms

Defence agencies

Energy and environment sector

Government agencies and departments

Information technology companies

Media and entertainment companies

Planning and urban development organisations

Residential developers

Retail and e-business companies

Technology and telecommunications companies

Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

CRICOS

098526D

Study options

Full Time (6 Years)

Tuition fees
A$42,600.00 (US$ 28,074) per year
2025 Fees: Bachelor of Cyber Security - AUD $44,500; Bachelor of Planning - AUD $43,900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

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

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs