Aiming for gainful and lucrative employment, I decided to switch to an IT career, which I felt would also be a fulfilling experience. With its flexible study schedule, wide range of programmes, and the option to take any number of modules per trimester, Murdoch University was the obvious choice. The flexibility alone is advantageous for part-time students like myself.

Set on acquiring an IT-related qualification, I began with a Kaplan Diploma in Information Technology as my foundation. Through its completion, I had smooth advancement to my chosen Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics & Information Security and Computer Science Double Major Degree.

Seeing how computer science and cyber and information security go hand in hand, I chose to study both in a Double Major programme to gain knowledge and increase my opportunities in both fields.

My efforts have paid off, and my Bachelor’s Degree education has enabled me to develop essential skills related to my work. I would recommend students take up Double Majors to increase their employability and expand their job options.

Driven by my interest in IT gadgets and the growing demand for talent in the booming mobile and web development industry, I was convinced that the Bachelor’s Degree would equip me well with the relevant skills and knowledge required to secure a job in the industry.

Moreover, the wide variety of courses that Murdoch offers assured me that I would benefit from both the breadth and depth across multi-disciplines. Combining passion with the right support from a quality University, I am sure that my Double Major Degree will definitely shape me to graduate career-ready.

By presenting the University options available to me, Murdoch’s Double Major Degree programmes caught my attention with its innovative and supportive environment. The blended learning of theory and real-world experiences made me confident that it would enhance my performance at work as a Test Engineer — to seamlessly plan and manage testing efforts across all phases of quality assurance including developing automation tools and code.

With this Double Major Degree, I will acquire knowledge in software development and create more efficient automation tools. Mobile apps are a part of our everyday lives now and in the future, so I would love to be part of a team that makes an impact in this space.

Believing that there was an increasing demand for labour in the IT sector, I chose to broaden my knowledge in two specialisations, Computer Science and Cyber Forensics. As a Software Engineer today, I can actively apply the coding skills and computer science principles gleaned during my studies to code and create progressive software compliant with coding standards.

Gaining a recognised Double Major Degree from Murdoch, which is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), further affirms that choosing Murdoch University has been the best decision I have made.

As cybercrime and unethical hacking escalate and become more prevalent, there is rising demand for cybersecurity professionals. To broaden my knowledge and skill sets, I decided to obtain a Double Major Degree to gain competitive advantage and increase my career choices.”

In my current job, I am able to exercise timely detection, identification and containment of possible cyber-attacks or intrusions. There is no doubt that undergoing this Australian Computer Society-accredited programme has opened up a wide range of opportunities for me to advance in the cybersecurity industry.

I faced difficulties in getting a job because most employers require a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree. Given the knowledge and skills I gained from the Double Major Degree, I landed a job at a reputable bank as a Periodic Review Officer.

My Double Major Degree experience has equipped me with practical skills in both IT and business intelligence, enabling me to juggle two hats in operation and programming work and perform efficiently in a competitive environment.

I chose University of Portsmouth (UOP) as it is one of the few universities that offers an Honours Degree in Computing and Digital Forensics in Singapore that can be completed in 18 months.

This programme boosted my job confidence as I learnt broad computing knowledge and gained deeper understanding of Digital Forensics. My study journey was also smooth as I had sufficient time to complete assignments and juggle time between my work and studies.

As I graduated from a local Polytechnic some years ago, I always felt the need to upgrade my knowledge and skills. The programme totally refreshed my understanding of the latest IT industry trends today and expanded my perspective of the Cybersecurity industry. I would highly recommend this programme to anyone looking to be a Cybersecurity professional as it validated my skills and prepared me to be more industry-ready.

Kaplan provided a conducive learning environment for me to excel in my studies. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and friendly. The flexibility of the Murdoch Bachelor’s Degree programme allowed me to pace myself and not over-stretch my limits. This was particularly helpful for part-time students like me, who had to juggle between career, personal life and studying.

The modules taught are highly relevant to the industry I am working in now. The completion of this Murdoch Bachelor’s Degree programme has definitely enhanced my professionalism. It has changed the way I view certain work-related issues, and enabled me to provide more effective solutions for the same problem than before.