Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems)

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

Knowledge of SACE stage two specialist mathematics, mathematical methods or equivalent is assumed.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Get equipped with the skills to design and implement local and internet-wide communication systems. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of computer security, communications technology, administration, network engineering, enterprise systems and information networks. Graduates possess high-demand qualifications for the technology-driven marketplace.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• core topics in fundamentals of computing, fundamentals of information and communications technology, computer programming, electronics, and professional skills
• topics in mathematics, mathematics fundamentals or data science

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• core topics in software engineering, computer programming, computer networks and operating systems, web-based systems development, and cybersecurity
• a selection of computing elective topics.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• core topics in enterprise information security, enterprise cloud systems, cybersecurity, network administration, network engineering, and project management for engineering and science
• an IT project and a selection of computing elective topics, or an IT practicum and workplace preparation.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:

• a major thesis project
• a selection of computer, science, engineering and mathematics option topics.

Your career

The demand for graduates able to design, implement, maintain and manage networked computer systems is growing rapidly.

Potential occupations include:

• business analyst
• network engineer
• systems support officer
• cloud applications net developer
• information and IT security analyst