Internetworking and Network Security

With the rapid growth of the internet and the services it provides, there is an ever-growing need for networking specialists with security skills. This course has been designed in consultation with industry experts, so you’ll develop in-depth knowledge and a range of practical skills required to design, implement, manage and keep secure computer networks.

You’ll gain a solid foundation of the theoretical and practical aspects of different dimensions of network security, such as systems analysis and design, network design and implementation, voice technology and wireless and interactive networks. This is in addition to project management, research, oral and written communication skills, ensuring you’re ready to enter the job market.

In the final year of your degree, you’ll take part in a professional practice project unit. This will include working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve business problems.

To broaden your skills and career opportunities, you could study this major alongside another Bachelor of Information Technology major. You could also enhance your future prospects with great scholarships like the $15,000 Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program. This scholarship can lead to networking opportunities with industry professionals and career opportunities before you graduate.

3 reasons to study Internetworking and Network Security at Murdoch

1. Get industry ready in our IT Innovation Hub, which houses a Cyber Security and Networking Lab – a highly flexible collaborative laboratory space where you can gain practical experience in all aspects of cyber security.
2. Study a course that has been designed in consultation with industry at the five-star rated university for student support at both undergraduate and postgraduate level by the Good Universities Guide 2026.
3. Take on real clients with our project-based units, allowing you to get a taste for your future career by completing an internship or work placement.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Systems analysis
• Design and development
• Server environments and architectures
• Wireless and interactive networks
• Network security

Your future career

Be part of a rapidly growing industry where there is an ever-growing need for networking specialists with skills in security. When graduating with a major in Internetworking and Network Security, you’ll possess the skills required for a range of professional IT roles aimed at securing our digital future. Careers could include:

• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Security Specialist
• Systems Administrator
• Systems Engineer

For further admission information about this course, please view our admission information: Murdoch Admission Information - Science

Professional accreditation

This major is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) when completed as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology (B1390) or Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Information Technology (B1398).

Professional recognition

Graduates who complete this major as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology (B1390) or the Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Information Technology (B1398) are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional level.