Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Certificate IV in Cyber Security/Bachelor of Information Technology (Major in Networking and Cyber Security) (in partnership with University of Southern Queensland)
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Information technology
In this course – delivered on-campus at TAFE Qld Southbank in conjunction with University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) - students will learn a range of technical fundamental skills including how to implement network security infrastruc...
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TAFE Queensland - South Bank
Start Date
Jan 2027
Apr 2027
Jul 2027
Duration

31/2 years On campus with some online

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

In this course – delivered on-campus at TAFE Qld Southbank in conjunction with University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) – students will learn a range of technical fundamental skills including how to implement network security infrastructure and detect breaches in network security, as well as essential soft skills such as stakeholder interactions and problem solving. Students will graduate qualified to seek work as a junior Cyber Analyst or junior Cyber Operator. Progression to the Bachelor of Information Technology which is delivered in conjunction with UniSQ, students develop the skills, knowledge and experience for a career in information technology, and learn to be problem-solvers and innovators across a range of industries. Students choose from a range of specialisations, learn best practice, gain valuable insights from information technology experts, and are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to gain industry certification. Students build skills in problem-solving and teamwork and are exposed to real information technology problems and solution processes.

TAFE Queensland

Note

This combined qualificatin leads to the awards of the Certificate IV in Cyber Security and Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cyber Security). The degree is delivered in partnership with the University of Southern Queensland. Applicants offered a place in this course who are not eligible for a subsidised enrolment will pay full fee. VET Student Loans and payment plans may be available to eligible applicants, refer to tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html for more information. The degree is a Commonwealth Supported Place.

Fee notes

For information regarding TAFE Queensland course fees, VET Student Loans, FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP visit tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html or telephone 1300 308 233. For combined TAFE Queensland/university courses, refer to entry under university for higher education component.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age

Additional entry requirements

For progression into the Bachelor, completion of 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security will attract 4 units of credit as well as entry into the degree, as follows:

– CSC1050 Network and Security Fundaments;

– HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator;

– CSC2320 Security 1: Cybersecurity Foundations; and

– CSC1310 Networking 1: Internetworking

Recommended study
Completion of Year 10
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Information architect, business or systems analyst, software engineer, operations manager, information technology manager, network administrator, website developer, computer programmer.

Membership

The Bachelor of Information Technology program is accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries.

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