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Overview

Build a career at the forefront of technological advances with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to combat the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime in our increasingly digital world. In this highly complementary double degree, you’ll investigate crime as a societal phenomenon and … 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.Criminology and criminal lawDive into the social, cultural, political and economic factors relating to crime. Understand contemporary criminal law through the lens of the courts, police and juries.Programming and cyber algorithmsBecome an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.Cyber law and policyCritically evaluate Australian and international cyberspace laws.Forensic science and the lawUnderstand how the forensic sciences are used in the criminal justice process.Australian and international justice systemsObserve Australian and international criminal justice systems and understand why they must constantly evolve, especially in the context of cybercrime.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Course coordinator

Ben Soh

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

0100861

Course instance contact

Ben Soh

Course duration (full time)

4 years

Course duration (part time)

8 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 Criminology, 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 Law and Humanities coded subjects, of which: 240 core credit points  

Course structure
480 credit points

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

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of safeguarding data, criminology and the criminal justice system
2.
Identify, research and create practical responses to issues in the criminal justice system and develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats
3.
Identify, evaluate and apply approaches to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts, identifying relevant professional responsibilities and human factors
4.
Justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions
5.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of criminology and cybersecurity as discipline and practice and the varying explanations and strategies they offer for explaining and responding to crime
6.
Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes and risk management strategies for cyber incident responses, using persuasive arguments and demonstrating effective team building and negotiation skills
7.
Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism, and adopt a reflective approach to a student's capabilities and performance
8.
Investigate, critically evaluate and apply current and emerging cybersecurity practices, regulations and standards
9.
Apply well developed knowledge and skills to safeguard data, systems and networks
10.
Employ professional skills and practice including effective team building, negotiation and high level communication across a range of environments
11.
Apply critical and ethical awareness of human factors to develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats
12.
Develop effective and innovative solutions and risk management strategies to address real work problems in cybersecurity
13.
Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes for cyber incident responses
14.
Apply the principles of cybersecurity into practice through real-time industrial projects

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, government, defence, communications, healthcare, education, energy and resources.

Possible roles include:

  • Ethical hacker
    • Get inside the mind of a hacker. Expose weaknesses in systems and infrastructure, and suggest ways to strengthen them.
  • Crime analyst
    • Analyse trends in criminal behaviour and develop intelligence-led responses.
  • Security architect
    • Create computer and network security systems to protect against cybercriminals.
  • Cybersecurity policy adviser
    • Understand businesses’ cybersecurity needs and implement tailored cybersecurity policies.
  • Intelligence officer
    • Plan, develop and manage intelligence operations in Australia and overseas.

Professional recognition

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 Criminology

Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science

External pathways

External pathways into this course