Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Cyber Security

Macquarie University

Summary

The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you'll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today's and tomorrow's workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching.

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.

Key features

Start your degree with foundational studies

Develop your skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, digital communication, media literacy and teamwork. Combine majors and get the competitive edge

Tailor what you study by combining Macquarie majors. Choose one or two from more than 20 majors, or from a wide range of units. Concentrate on the technical aspects of cybersecurity

Examine topics from applied cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure application development and data privacy. Hone your multidisciplinary knowledge and skills

Develop a unique combination of technical, policy and business skills, and be in demand with employers.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Arts manager

Chief information security officer

Chief privacy officer

Choreographer

Criminologist

Ethical hacker

Intelligence and security specialist

International development adviser

Journalist

Legal officer

Risk analyst

Screen and film producer

Security architect

Security consultant

Security operations centre manager

Source code auditor

Television producer or presenter

Vulnerability assessor

Writer

Employers

Arts organisations

Banks and financial institutions

Consulting firms

Cultural and heritage organisations

Defence agencies

Energy and environment sector

Government agencies and departments

Information technology companies

Legal service providers

Media and entertainment companies

Media, creative or communications agencies

Museums

NGOs

Regulatory authorities

Retail and e-business companies

Schools

Start-ups

Technology and telecommunications companies

Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies

Universities