Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology
La Trobe University
Program Overview
Behind every cybercrime is a human story. With technology and social networks rapidly evolving, we need highly trained cybersecurity professionals who can understand the roots of crime, stay ahead of crime trends and create innovative solutions to keep our communities safe.
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 learn how to manage and protect online information and networks.
Melbourne, Australia
48 Months
AU$ 37,200
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79
Modules:
- Academic Integrity Module
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
- Criminal Law For Criminal Justice Professionals
- Criminology Skills
- From Prisons To Detention Centres: Interrogating Containment
- Inside Information Technology
- Introduction To Cybersecurity
- Introduction To The Australian Legal System
Subject prerequisites
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
- 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
The cost of studying at La Trobe University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$ 37,200 annually, to study in La Trobe University.
Possible roles include:
- Ethical hacker
- Crime analyst
- Security architect
- Cybersecurity policy adviser
- Intelligence officer