C2014 Bachelor of CyberAI (Industry Co-Lab)

This course is structured in four parts. This course develops through a coherent sequence: Part A. Foundational studies, Part B. Specialist studies, Part C. Practice studies and Part D. Free elective studies.

Part A. Foundation studies

Foundation studies introduce core concepts in programming, computer systems, networks, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, alongside the social, ethical, and environmental impacts of technology. These studies establish the technical and professional foundations required for secure and responsible practice.

Part B. Specialist studies

These studies develop your specialist knowledge domains and deepen your capability across key areas of cybersecurity and AI, including secure systems design, network and cloud security, AI applications in cybersecurity, and emerging topics in intelligent and adversarial systems. These knowledge domains will be explored and taught as part of a collaborative learning studio approach on campus and within the organisation.

Part C. Practice studies

Practice studies provide a structured, industry-embedded learning experience through which you apply your knowledge in progressively more complex and authentic contexts. You will engage in supervised, curriculum-aligned activities within partner organisations, developing practical capability, professional behaviours, and contextual understanding. This includes participation in collaborative learning environments and workplace-based projects aligned to academic outcomes.

Part D. Free elective studies

These elective units will enable you to broaden and deepen your knowledge of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, or to select units from across the Faculty or University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

This course comprises 144 points. This course has 36 points of foundation units across cybersecurity and artificial intelligence study, and 48 points to provide additional depth or breadth through the collaborative learning studios which will focus on the specific domain knowledge areas. This course will operate with strategic significant industry partners with students embedded in organisations in groups of 5 students from Year 2.

Elective units may be at any level; however, no more than ten units (60 points) can be completed at level 1, and a minimum of 36 points must be completed at level 3.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• FIT1045 Software development 1: Programming foundations
• FIT1047 Computing systems 1: Foundations and operations
• FIT1057 Introduction to cybersecurity
• FIT1059 Artificial intelligence: Concepts and tools for impact
• FIT1093 Cybersecurity tools and techniques
• FIT2131 Practical AI application and development

Part B. Specialist studies (48 points)

You must complete:

• FIT2121 System architecture and integration
• FIT2165 Computer networks
• FIT2123 Collaborative learning studio A
• FIT2124 Collaborative learning studio B
• FIT2125 Collaborative learning studio C
• FIT2126 Collaborative learning studio D
• FIT3216 Collaborative learning studio E
• FIT3217 Collaborative learning studio F

Part C. Practice studies (48 points)

You must complete:

• FIT2127 Integrated industry professional program 1 (12cp)
• FIT2128 Integrated industry professional program 2 (12cp)
• FIT3218 Integrated industry professional program 3 (12cp)
• FIT3219 Integrated industry professional program 4 (12cp)

Part D. Free elective studies (12 points)

Your elective units may be chosen from the faculty or across the University, as long as you have completed the prerequisites and there are no enrolment restrictions on the units.