Work in cutting-edge areas such as quantum algorithms and quantum computing.
Driven and taught by some of the brightest researchers in the industry, you’ll apply theory to real-world systems, as well as undertake internships or research projects with leading Australian companies and government agencies.
You'll learn how to:
- conceptualise, design, and build secure IT systems
- expertly review and evaluate cyber security information.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Cryptographic systems engineer
- Intelligence officer
- Malware researcher
- Cryptographer
- Signals intelligence officer
- Malware analyst
- Financial systems engineer
- Payment systems engineer
- Applied cryptographer
Average annual salary range
Systems Engineer
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Linear and Abstract Algebra and Number Theory
- Discrete Mathematics II
- Calculus & Linear Algebra I
- Applied Probability Statistics
- Coding and Cryptography
- Quantum Algorithms and Computing
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