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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Cyber Security

  • Bachelor

Master computer-based systems and find new and exciting ways to meet the cyber security challenges of the future as you gain 2 qualifications in just 4 years.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2481, 103152E
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$51,200 per year / $204,800 total

About this course

Master computer-based systems and find new and exciting ways to meet the cyber security challenges of the future as you gain 2 qualifications in just 4 years.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended.<p>Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 64 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended.<p>Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 64 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry scores are reviewed each year.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
9739.5

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Cyber Security are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Computer Science/M Cyber Sec for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.899.95
Median98.199.95
Lowest94.2597.15
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

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Additional application information
Please note that eligible students may receive Centrelink income support for those semesters of study in the BCompSc/MCyberSec in which they are enrolled in undergraduate courses. Typically students may be eligible for payments for the first 2 - 3 years of the dual degree program depending on unit enrolment. Students should contact Centrelink directly for further information.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Save time and double your opportunities when you gain a bachelor's and master's in 4 years with a UQ vertical dual degree.
  • Graduate with a combination of high-level technical skills and a global perspective on cyber security and information security fundamentals.
  • Benefit from a Commonwealth Supported Place throughout the program (Domestic students).
  • Flexible study options: exit early and graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Cyber security analyst
  • Cyber criminologist
  • Digital forensics specialist
  • IT auditor
  • Security architect
  • Policy adviser
  • Cyber insurance adviser and provider
  • Cryptographer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
75.6%
Overall satisfaction
85%
Skill scale
53.1%
Teaching scale
77.1%
Employed full-time
$62.6k
Average salary