Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Program Code
LBCP
SATAC Code
434891 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 66.70 (for 2022)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 66.00 (for 2023)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
- Completed one of the following professional courses:
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
CompTIA A+ Certification
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
None
Aim
This program prepares graduates for professional careers in their chosen field by developing knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of information technology.
Content & Structure
The program consists of:
- Core courses in Information Technology (63 units)
- An Elective course (4.5 units)
- A major (36 units) in Networking and Cybersecurity
- A final semester group project (4.5 units)
A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Program Director
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