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Overview

In La Trobe’s Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you’ll build a career at the nexus of two rapidly evolving sciences and learn how to combat the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime. In this distinctive combination of study areas, you can pursue a career as a professional psychologist (after further … For more content click the Read more button below. Learn from experts in world-class facilities, including our Cyber Security Research Hub – one of the largest cybersecurity research hubs in Victoria. You'll learn:Cybersecurity fundamentalsLearn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity.Psychological scienceExplore the clinical foundations of psychological science, including psychological conditions and treatments for mental illness.Programming and cyber algorithmsBecome an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.Psychological research methodsExplore the research methods used in contemporary psychological investigations.Human factors in cybersecurityUnderstand human behaviour and explore the psychology of hackers, victims and defenders.Ethical hacking and defenceLearn how to assess security risks and defend against network-based threats.

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Office of the Provost

School

Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Course coordinator

Ben Soh

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

096858M

Course instance contact

Ben Soh

Course duration (full time)

4 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science, students must complete 480 credit points consisting of:240 credit points of Cybersecurity coded subjects, of which: 240 core credit-points 240 credit points of Psychology coded subjects, of which: 180 core credit-points 60 elective credit points

Course structure
480 credit points

Level one120 credit points
Level two120 credit points
Level three120 credit points
Level four120 credit points

Recommended Electives

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Investigate, critically evaluate and apply current and emerging cybersecurity practices, regulations and standards
2.
Apply well developed knowledge and skills to safeguard data, systems and networks
3.
Employ professional skills and practice including effective team building, negotiation and high level communication across a range of environments
4.
Apply critical and ethical awareness of human factors to develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats
5.
Develop effective and innovative solutions and risk management strategies to address real work problems in cybersecurity
6.
Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes for cyber incident responses
7.
Apply the principles of cybersecurity into practice through real-time industrial projects
8.
Acquire, assess, and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts
9.
Collect, analyse, and evaluate information and ideas and solve problems using a scientific approach
10.
Demonstrate awareness of cultural differences and show sensitivity to the diversity across people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, when applying knowledge and skills of psychology
11.
Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate effectively in written and oral formats
12.
Distinguish appropriate values and ethics in psychology
13.
Employ interpersonal skills and teamwork

Course features

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including technology, healthcare, communications, education, government, defence, energy and resources. You could apply to a range of roles in human resources, risk management, forensics, cyber intelligence and security policy.

Possible roles include:

  • Ethical hacker
    • Get inside the mind of a hacker. Expose weaknesses in systems and infrastructure, and suggest ways to strengthen them.
  • Psychologist
    • Graduates from this double degree will have the prerequisites to apply for Honours in psychology, with the potential to pursue postgraduate study and registration as a psychologist.
  • Security architect
    • Create computer and network security systems to protect against cybercriminals.
  • Cybersecurity policy adviser
    • Understand businesses’ cybersecurity needs and implement tailored cybersecurity policies.
  • Management consultant
    • Help inform management decision-making and support positive corporate culture.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Professional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia will require an APAC-accredited fourth year and additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree as well as an application to the professional body. 

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science may apply for membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Bachelor of Cybersecurity may apply for membership with the ACS. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Internal course relationships

Nested

Associate Degree in Cybersecurity

Diploma of Information Technology

Related

Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology

Bachelor of Psychological Science

External pathways

External pathways into this course