Bachelor of Information Technology (I.T. Security)

2024 Deakin University Handbook

Award granted Bachelor of Information Technology (I.T. Security)
Deakin course codeS334
Faculty

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

Campus

For students who commenced prior to 2009

OnlineNo
Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code055288B

The final intake to this course version was in 2008.

Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information.

Further course structure information can be found in the Handbook archive.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Deakin's Bachelor IT Security will provide you with a sound knowledge and understanding of general issues, concepts and practices in IT security and in the relevant fields.

You will learn in an active and dedicated study environment, and graduate as a qualified IT professional who is eminently employable. You will gain practical and theoretical knowledge in this critical aspect of IT with an emphasis on understanding and assessing the need for IT security in a working environment, knowledge of the security strategies and solutions available – what they are and how they work – and understanding the business, ethical, social and legal implications of risk management. There is also an emphasis on identification analysis, investigation, problem-solving, development and technical skills related to system vulnerabilities and weakness against social engineering. You will also be encouraged to develop generic skills, enabling you to be a competent employee.

An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.

Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Information Technology (IT Security) is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Career opportunities

Career options include work as a security analyst, project manager, security system manager, cryptographer, business analyst, consultant, security system developer or programmer, information security auditor, law enforcement personnel or IT security engineer.


Equipment requirements

Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. Information about the hardware and software requirements may be obtained from the School of Information Technology or by telephone 03 9244 6699.

Combined courses

The Bachelor of Information Technology (IT Security) is also available as a combined course with Criminology, please refer to D380 Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Information Technology (IT Security).

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.

Course rules

The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:

  • 16 core units
  • 8 elective units
  • Completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
  • level 1 - maximum of 10 credit points
  • levels 2 and 3 - minimum of 14 credit points over both levels
  • level 3 - minimum of 6 credit points of which at least 4 must be SIT Course Grouped units

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.