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Bachelor of Technology (Cyber Network Security)

Sharpen your technical skills. Learn to automate, network and implement AI systems. Develop tomorrow's technology solutions.

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

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If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you can apply directly to UOW.

Before applying, please review the requirements, intakes, and deadlines for your chosen degree.

International students are encouraged to apply with the support of an approved UOW agent. An agent can help navigate the application process and ensure that you submit all necessary documentation. For your nearest agent, please see our agent list.

Alternatively, if you would like to apply directly (without an agent), you can start the process through our Apply Online portal. Please note, some applicants will not be eligible to apply directly and will be prompted to apply via an agent.

International students who are studying an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside of Australia may choose to apply through UOW Early Admission, and/or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus ?
ATAR-SR ?
70
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Codes
CRICOS: 103039F
UOW: 3119

Overview

The Bachelor of Technology degree is for the future technologists who will build and secure the networks of the future (cyber network security) and bring about the 4th Industrial Revolution (industry 4.0) and inform and drive business solutions (principles of data science).

During your first year you will study programming, mathematics, electronics and programing. You will then move on to specialise in either:

  • Industry 4.0 - study autonomous systems, IoT, big data mining techniques and implementation, and cyber security or AI (only available at Wollongong campus).
  • Cyber network security - study subjects in ethical hacking, communication systems, engineering design, electronics, digital hardware, web technology and signals and systems.
  • Principles of data science - you will study subjects in statistics, random variables, data mining, management, and programming.

This degree is for innovators and problem-solvers with an interest in developing skills across the fields of software and hardware to work in the industries of the future.

See the course handbook for more information. 

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Cyber Network Security 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Industry 4.0 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Principles of Data Science 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Cyber Network Security (major)

Cyber security has been identified as one of the strategic priorities in Australia to meet the demands of law enforcement, national and state governments, defence, security and finance industries. With the ongoing challenges of national cyber security, it is critically important to secure our national infrastructure such as energy, transport, food, water and services such as healthcare, education, emergency services and finance.

Jobs of the future will be in all of these sectors, and we need to ensure there is national capability to maintain and build our essential services and stop them from being disrupted, destroyed, or threatened, and that our personal information is not communicated, shared, visualised or analysed without our permission. In this major you will study subjects in ethical hacking, communication systems, engineering design, electronics, digital hardware, web technology and signals and systems.

 

Careers

  • Autonomous Systems Solution Architect
  • Cloud Network Engineer
  • Cyber Security Engineer or Architect
  • Firewall Security Support Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Engineer or Architect
  • Project Improvement Engineer
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    70

    18

    18

    17

    17

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    Any tertiary studies successfully completed at another institution prior to enrolment may lead to advanced standing, ie credit. Where relevant to the UOW degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded. Applicants holding relevant TAFE qualifications with a consistently good performance will normally be granted 48 credit points (one year) of advanced standing. Students planning to articulate are advised to take the maximum number of mathematics and science units available in their TAFE course.

     

    Please refer to our Advanced Standing Arrangements website for information on how to apply for advanced standing, or to check whether an overseas qualification is recognised by UOW.

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
LiverpoolOn Campus$19344 (2024)$116064 (2024)
LiverpoolOn CampusFee not available (2025)Fee not available (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$19344 (2024)$116064 (2024)
WollongongOn Campus$21288 (2025)$127728 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

  • Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong, Sydney

    Orientation: Check your campus details
    Session: 3 March - 27 June 2025

    Applications close

    • Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
    • International Applicants: 9 December 2022*

    *Applications must be complete with all the required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

  • Spring, 2025 at Wollongong

    Orientation: Check your campus details
    Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025

    Applications close

    Domestic Applicants (UAC): 28 June 2025 (see UAC Key Dates).

    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
    • International Applicants: 5 May 2025*

    *Applications must be complete with all the required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

  • Autumn, 2025 at Liverpool

    Orientation: Check your campus details
    Session: 3 March - 27 June 2025

    Applications close

    • Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
    • International Applicants: 9 December 2022*

    *Applications must be complete with all the required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

  • Spring, 2025 at Liverpool

    Orientation: Check your campus details
    Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025

    Applications close

    • Domestic Applicants (UAC): 28 June 2025 (see UAC Key Dates).
    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
    • International Applicants: 5 May 2025*

    *Applications must be complete with all the required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

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