Cyber Security degrees

At UniSQ, you can study full-time or part-time to complete your chosen degree. The duration of your studies will vary depending on the degree you choose. These are the full-time durations for our Information Technology degrees.

• Undergraduate certificate - 0.5 years
• Bachelor degree - 3 years
• Graduate certificate or diploma - 1 year 
• Masters -1 - 2 years, depending on the degree you choose.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - 3 years

For further information on duration, please visit the webpage of the specific IT degree you are interested in. 

Yes! At UniSQ, you’ll have the flexibility to choose online or on-campus study. All of our undergraduate and postgraduate programs are all available to study entirely online, on-campus, or a combination of the two – the choice is up to you. Discover more about the different ways to study at UniSQ. 

When you study cyber security at UniSQ, you’ll be part of an educational environment that will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to reach your career goals. Whether you’re looking for cyber security courses online or on-campus, you’ll have the chance to create a flexible study mode to suit your work-life balance with IT at UniSQ. 

According to the Good Universities Guide, 2025, UniSQ is #1 in Queensland for computing and information technology graduate starting salary and student support, so you know you are studying with the best!

If you’re interested in furthering your cyber security knowledge with an information technology degree, you’ve come to the right place. At UniSQ, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive learning community that will prepare you for a career in a variety of technological industries, including:

• technology service
• content and design
• business information systems
• network security
• cyber security engineering
• IT engineering and architecture.

The knowledge you’ll gain when you complete a cyber security course at UniSQ will open up many career opportunities, including:

• system administrator
• computer systems engineer
• systems analyst
• web administrator
• network administrator
• network security engineer
• cyber security analysist/engineer
• computer programmer
• database security administrator
• database designer. 

At UniSQ, we understand that different students require different pathways to studying at university. We’re proud to offer students the chance to study cyber security in a learning environment that is tailored to your individual circumstances through flexible study modes. Whether you’ve just graduated from Year 12, completed your studies some time ago, or have a VET, TAFE or other relevant qualification, you’ll have an entry option to your chosen degree through one of our inclusive pathway programs.