Are you interested in fighting cyber crime?

Swinburne has partnered with Deloitte to help narrow Australia's cyber security skills gap.

We’re looking for people to join the Cyber Academy for exciting, inclusive, and supportive earn-as-you-learn diploma and degree courses. They'll take you on your unique journey to discover your place in Australia’s cyber industry.

What is the Cyber Academy?

The Cyber Academy program will fast track your career in the growing cybersecurity sector by combining Higher Educational study with paid employment at Deloitte, a Government Department, or an industry partner. The program provides mentorship and a pathway for students to develop industry-relevant skills and enter the workforce.

You will come out of the academy with a Bachelor of Cyber Security from Swinburne University and a guaranteed job upon graduation.

Applying

Apply direct via the Online Application Portal. Your application will then be assessed by Swinburne.

Once approved by Swinburne, Deloitte will then conduct the skills assessment and interview portion of the application process.

  • A businesswoman types on a laptop as security locks pop up around her - indicating that she is being protected from cyber attacks and her data is safe.

    Apply directly through Swinburne for the Cyber Academy

    We’re looking for all sorts of people, and you might be one of them. So, if this has sold you on a cyber career, what are you waiting for?

    This course is currently only available for domestic students.

    Course intake for Semester 1, 2025.

    Applications close at 11:59pm, Friday 9 August.

    Apply now (Apply directly through Swinburne for the Cyber Academy)

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Swinburne offers a wide range of courses within the IT field, from data science and management to software development. Learn more about what Swinburne has to offer.

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