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Undergraduate TAS-ATS-ADG-2023

Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security)

Become a cyber security professional

An IT course that meets growing industry demand for graduates with practical skills. You’ll cover IT fundamentals including programming and networks. Learn how to manage real-world cyber security problems and work as a cyber security technologist.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

16

Price

From

$18,340

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 25 Jun 23
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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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QS Ranking 2023

17

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

22

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  • 2023

Degree structure

12

Core subjects

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0

Major subjects

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4

Elective subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: 

  1. Evaluate knowledge, skills, behaviours and attributes required to develop and enhance career opportunities.
  2. Evaluate and select technologies, tools and techniques to apply in a range of industry contexts.
  3. Apply problem solving and design approaches to identify and communicate solutions or innovations.
  4. Apply technologies across digital and innovation landscapes.
  5. Evaluate and present technical information.
Career opportunities

Graduation from the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security) can provide an entry opportunity for those who have not worked in technologies, accelerate progression through a graduate’s present organisation, or open up new career paths and opportunities.


On completion of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security) you will be able to:

Commence employment or enhance your current employment as a cybersecurity professional; or

Articulate from the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security) into another course at the University of Tasmania and gain credit subject to the receiving College's discretion.


New to Cybersecurity and never worked in the industry before?

For graduates new to Cyber Security, this qualification could assist you to gain roles which could include network analyst, industry consultant, security specialist, computer support technician, or project support officer.


Already working in industry and want to fast track or leverage off past experience?

For graduates already working in the information and communications technology industry, the Associate degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security) may enable you to progress into managerial roles, leading a small team, becoming a specialist in the cybersecurity field.


Potential Types of Employers

  • Banks
  • Local, State and Federal Government and Departments
  • Consultancies
  • Defence
  • Finance Industry
  • Telecommunication and Internet of Things
  • Logistics and Supply Chains
  • Agriculture
  • Startups
Entry requirements

Higher education via OUA

Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified

Higher education

Domestic Applicants with higher education study - Completed at least one undergraduate subject (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) within an equivalent AQF Level course or higher.

Secondary education

Completed the TCE (or equivalent)

VET studies

Successful completion of Certificate III or higher

Work and Life

Domestic Applicants with work and life experience: If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience. 

Credit for previous study or work

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here. https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning

Description

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security) is a pathway to a career in emerging and growing fields. The course has been designed through an extensive industry consultation process to ensure that graduates have the skills and knowledge required to drive innovation into the future. The course has a focus on project-based work, resulting in graduates being job-ready and highly employable. 


The course offers three streams: Cyber-Security, Industry Automation and Equipment Design. In each of the streams, you will have access to the latest technologies and have opportunities to apply your new skills in innovative ways. 


As part of this course, you’ll also learn core skills needed in any workplace, such as critical thinking, project management, design thinking, communication, teamwork and digital literacy. You’ll enjoy real-world learning experiences designed to demonstrate what both the job and the workplace will be like.


The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security) is a two-year (full-time) course which provides highly relevant work-ready skills and a pathway to a career in the exciting and rapidly evolving technologies, practical skills to take straight into the workplace, opportunities to advance in your chosen field and in-depth knowledge of industry requirements.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.

  • Year 1. 8 subjects in first year including:
    • 6 compulsory subjects:
      • TAS-ZAS118 Sustainability
      • TAS-ZAT111 Computer Networks
      • TAS-ZAT113 Programming Principles
      • TAS-ZAT120 Designing for Technology and Innovation
      • TAS-ZAT119 Data Analysis for Cyber Security
      • TAS-ZAT121 Information Security
    • 2 UTAS electives


  • Year 2. 8 subjects in second year including:
    • 6 compulsory subjects:
      • TAS-ZAA233 Managing Projects
      • TAS-ZAT221 Risk and Security Management
      • TAS-ZAT223 Emerging Technologies
      • TAS-ZAT224 Applied Technology Project
      • TAS-ZAT215 Offensive Cyber Security and Penetration Testing
      • TAS-ZAT219 Defensive Cyber Security and Procedures
    • 2 UTAS electives

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 16 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 2-5 years from commencement.

Exit Points

After successful completion of the first year of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security), students may exit the qualification with a Diploma of Applied Technologies.

Easy apply

You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.

Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.

1

Select ‘Apply now’

Choose subjects to begin your application. You can choose 1 or 2 subjects to start.

2

Choose how you want to start

You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.

You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.

3

Complete your details

Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.

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Open access

This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.

There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.

Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.

The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.

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