Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Cyber Security)

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

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. 

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

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.

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.