The Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber & Network Security) is a three-year professional degree offered by TAFE NSW Higher Education that prepares you for employment as a network security specialist in this fast growing and dynamic industry.
The course combines a thorough coverage of the skills and knowledge in network security using a practical hands-on approach with the development of skills such as communication, problem solving and critical thinking - resulting in well-trained, analytical IT specialists. The course includes presentations and case studies by leading professional experts, so that students develop tools and techniques for solving the security issues and challenges facing the business world today.
TAFE NSW has developed this degree in consultation with industry and has created a program that gives you what employers are looking for right now. This degree combines strong technical skills-based training with the analytical problem solving focus of a higher education program.
Features of the degree include:
Strong industry involvement ensures training aligns with current government priorities and employer needs
Small class sizes with greater individual attention and support
Balance of solid technical grounding and specialist expertise. Students will develop into well rounded IT professionals - analytical thinkers and problem solvers
Guest lectures from leading industry professionals
Simulated real world training environments incorporating current cybercrime case studies
State-of-the-art wireless and network connected building with free Wi-Fi for students
Prepares you to sit for recognised industry certifications (such as Cisco CCNA and CCNP)
Recognition of prior learning process for those already working in the industry
The degree provides you with a solid foundation in network design, administration and security with a focus on critical analysis and problem solving skills to analyse security risks and apply appropriate mechanisms and policies to secure networks.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Liverpool Campus
College Street,
LIVERPOOL,
New South Wales,
2170, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
Liverpool Campus
College Street,
LIVERPOOL,
New South Wales,
2170, SYDNEY, Australia
Year 12 or equivalent
A pass in Year 12 Mathematics or equivalent
Or successful completion of the TAFE NSW Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Academic IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 79
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
TAFE NSW is the largest vocational education and training provider in Australia, grooming its students to be job-ready through hands-on learning.