Bachelor of Information Technology (I.T. Security)

2014 Deakin University Handbook

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Award granted Bachelor of Information Technology (I.T. Security)
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code055288B
Deakin course codeS334

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Deakin's Bachelor of Information Technology (IT Security) will provide you with a sound knowledge and understanding of general issues, concepts and practices in IT, particularly in the area of IT security.

You will learn in a leading-edge 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 solutions available – what they are and how they work – and understanding the business, ethical and legal implications of risk management. There is also an emphasis on analysis, investigation, problem-solving, development and technical skills related to IT security.

You will also be encouraged to develop generic skills, enabling you to be an effective and efficient 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, consultant, security system developer or programmer, information security auditor, business continuity 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's website www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it, 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).

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

Course structure

Level 1

Trimester 1

SIT101Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT105Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT192Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT010Unit description is currently unavailable *

Plus one elective unit

Trimester 2

SIT103Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT104Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT182Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus one elective unit

Level 2

Trimester 1

SIT223Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT282Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus two elective units

Trimester 2

SIT202Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT281Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT284Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus one elective unit

Level 3

Trimester 1

SIT374Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT384Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT392Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus one elective unit

Trimester 2

SIT302Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT382Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus two elective units

*Note: SIT010 is a 0 credit point safety induction unit.


Highly recommended elective unit:

SIT190Unit description is currently unavailable

Course structure

Course structure

Course structure

Course structure

Course structure