Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
LBCP

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 33,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2022

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
067899J

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

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

India (best 4)	63
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	31
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	80
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	66
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
HKDSE	16
Nepal NEB	2.51
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	320
German Abitur	3.5

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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.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5
Problem Solving and Programming	COMP 1039	4.5
Network Fundamentals	INFT 1012	4.5
Design Thinking Studio	INFT 1030	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Object Oriented Programming	COMP 1046	4.5
Data Driven Web Technologies	INFS 1025	4.5
System Requirements and User Experience	INFS 1026	4.5
System Requirements Studio	INFT 1031	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
System Design and Realisation	INFS 2044	4.5
System Design Studio	INFS 2045	4.5
Network Architecture	INFT 3019	4.5
Security Foundations	INFS 3090	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Agile Development and Governance	INFS 2041	4.5
Project Studio	INFS 2043	4.5
Business Resilience	INFS 3083	4.5
CCNP Enterprise Core	INFT 3022	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Network Security	INFT 3015	4.5
Systems Administration	INFT 3026	4.5
CCNP Enterprise Services	INFT 3023	4.5
Cloud, Virtualisation and Storage	INFT 4028	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
Big Data Concepts	INFS 4020	4.5
Digital Forensics Essentials	COMP 5071	4.5	Note(s): 3
ICT Capstone Project	INFT 3042	4.5	Note(s): 2

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The University elective is a course from any academic unit or program within the University of South Australia that is freely chosen by students, subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability.

2. Enrolment in this course is required at least six weeks prior to the study period beginning so projects can be allocated to student groups.

3. To enrol in a course with a catalogue number starting with 5 (e.g. INFT 5xxx), students need to apply for a career permission override via myEnrolment and gain approval first.