Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Defence and Networking)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Defence and Networking) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at UNSW College in Sydney, Australia. It takes 3 years; exit with a diploma after year 1 or an associate degree after year 2, with intakes in See the course page.

UNSW College is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$34,080 a year, about ₹22.2 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$102,240 (≈ ₹66.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026 fee: A$34,080 a year (48 units of credit at A$4,260 per 6-unit course). The 2027 fee has not been published yet.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Cyber security analyst
• Penetration tester
• Forensic computer analyst
• Systems analyst
• IT consultant
• Network engineer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• IBM
• Cisco
• Palo Alto Networks
• CrowdStrike
• Thales
• Microsoft
• Deloitte
• PwC
• Accenture
• KPMG

General entry requirements at UNSW College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Foundation Studies lead to the first year of any UNSW degree; Diplomas to the second year of a matching UNSW degree.
• Diplomas set minimum grades in mathematics, with assumed knowledge in relevant sciences for computer science, engineering and science.
• Class 12 entry scores by board are in the entry requirements selector on UNSW College's site; contact admissions if your qualification is not listed.
• To progress from a diploma to UNSW: 70% in Communication and Academic Literacy (equal to IELTS 6.5) and a pass in all other courses.

For this course: Set by UNSW College's entry requirements.

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This course starts in: See the course page.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 10, Class 11 and Class 12 mark sheets (or latest results)
• English test result no more than two years old at the program start date
• Degree transcripts for Pre-Masters

UNSW College is the pathway college of UNSW Sydney, based on the university's Kensington campus. It says it was the first in Australia to deliver pathway programs. Its Foundation Studies lead into the first year of a UNSW degree, and its 12-month Diplomas into the second year of a UNSW degree in architecture, commerce, computer science, engineering, media or science. It also runs Pre-Masters programs of one term, Academic English courses, and its own three-year Applied Degrees in business and IT.

Indian students use UNSW College when their marks or English scores are a little below direct entry to UNSW. To move on to UNSW from a diploma, you need a 70% grade in the Communication and Academic Literacy course (equal to IELTS 6.5) and a pass in all other courses. Fees are high for a pathway: a 2027 diploma costs about A$46,000–A$56,000 for the 12 months.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Australia

• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAdelaide University3 years full time · A$55,400 / year
• Bachelor of Cyber SecurityAIBI Higher Education3 years full time · A$21,667 / year
• Bachelor of Business Information SystemsAIH Higher Education3 years full time · A$17,840 / year
• Bachelor of Information TechnologyAsia Pacific International College3 years (full time) · A$22,000 / year
• Bachelor of Information TechnologyAustralian Catholic University3 years · A$34,968 / year
• Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)Australian International Institute of Higher Education3 years (240 credit points, full time) · A$16,000 / year

More courses at UNSW College

• Diploma of Computer Science12 months (3 terms) · A$49,440 / year
• Diploma of Engineering12 months · A$49,440 / year
• Diploma of Business12 months · A$55,620 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)3 years (12 terms of 8 weeks); exit with a diploma after year 1 or an associate degree after year 2 · A$34,080 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Business (Business Management)3 years; exit with a diploma after year 1 or an associate degree after year 2 · A$34,080 / year
• Diploma of Science12 months · A$49,440 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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