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Admission requirements
International entry requirements
International entry requirements* for this course at Campus Name**
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* The entry requirements provided above are only provided as a guide and based on the course’s current standard minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the primary measure for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.
** Entry requirements may vary by location. To view entry requirements for this course at another location, please select the location in the drop down at the top of this page.
Note: there may also be other entry requirements for this course. If you are unsure, make an enquiry.
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
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Cybersecurity, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 75 credit points from chosen Core
- 45 credit points from chosen Electives
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 90 credit points from chosen Core
- 30 credit points from chosen Electives
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 15 credit points from chosen Capstone
- 60 credit points from chosen Core
- 45 credit points from chosen Electives
Study options
This is a StudyFlex course
Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:
- at least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and/or
- at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | ABS0WOM | 1 | 0 |
| CYBERSECURITY IN PRACTICE | CSE1CPR | 1 | 15 |
| DATA-BASED CRITICAL THINKING | STA1DCT | 1 | 15 |
| INSIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | CSE1IIT | 1 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY | CSE1ICB | 1 | 15 |
| PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT | CSE1PE | 1 | 15 |
| CYBER LAW AND POLICY | LAW2CLP | 2 | 15 |
| DATA SECURITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE | CSE2SIA | 2 | 15 |
| HUMAN FACTORS IN CYBERSECURITY | CSE2HUM | 2 | 15 |
| NETWORK ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS | CSE2NEF | 2 | 15 |
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | CSE3PPE | 2 | 15 |
| WIRELESS NETWORK AND SECURITY | CSE2WIN | 2 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS | CSE3CFN | 3 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO PENETRATION TESTING | CSE3002 | 3 | 15 |
| NETWORKS SYSTEMS AND WEB SECURITY | CSE3NSW | 3 | 15 |
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | CSE3PM | 3 | 15 |
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPSTONE PROJECT | CSE3CAP | 3 | 15 |
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Bachelor of Cybersecurity course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Year 1
After completing 1 year of full-time study
You can exit with a Diploma of Information Technology
Year 2
After completing 2 years of full-time study
You can exit with an Associate Degree in Cybersecurity
Year 3
After completing 3 years of full-time study
You can exit with a Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Course intended learning outcomes
- Investigate, critically evaluate and apply current and emerging cybersecurity practices, regulations and standards
- Apply well developed knowledge and skills to safeguard data, systems and networks
- Employ professional skills and practice including effective team building, negotiation and high level communication across a range of environments
- Apply critical and ethical awareness of human factors to develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats
- Develop effective and innovative solutions and risk management strategies to address real work problems in cybersecurity
- Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes for cyber incident responses
- Apply the principles of cybersecurity into practice through real-time industrial projects
Bachelor of Cybersecurity career opportunities
After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and resources.
Possible roles include:
- Ethical hacker
- Bypass system and network infrastructure to safely expose weaknesses that could be exploited by a malicious hacker.
- Cryptographer/cryptanalyst
- Develop security systems using algorithms and ciphers to encrypt sensitive data. Analyse and decrypt information contained within cypher texts and encrypted data.
- Security architect
- Plan, implement and supervise computer and network security systems to protect against cybercriminals.
- Cybersecurity policy adviser
- Understand and articulate complex business needs to develop and implement tailored cybersecurity policies.
- Software developer
- Design, test and develop software to meet user needs. Write code for programs and applications that can adapt and respond to evolving online threats.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity offered at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus 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.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2024):
Indicative based on 2023 fees
A$37 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.
If you're a La Trobe graduate, you may be eligible for a 10 per cent fee reduction when you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program. See our Alumni Advantage page for further details.
International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Bird Acceptance Grant of 5% of the first-year tuition fees.
If you’re a high-achieving international student from either Vietnam, Cambodia or the Philippines and are considering full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, you can apply to receive a 50 - 100 per cent tuition fees scholarship for the duration of your studies from 2024.
Do you have an excellent academic record? La Trobe High Achiever Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving international students and provide up to a 25 per cent reduction in course fees for selected courses.
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
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How to apply
CRICOS code: 096351E
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Bachelor of Cybersecurity |
|---|---|
| CRICOS code | 096351E |
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2023 start dates Semester 1 (March 2024), Semester 2 (July 2024), Term 6 (November 2024) |
| Duration | 3 years full-time |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora), Online |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Annual tuition fee |
Indicative based on 2023 fees A$37 400 per 120 credit points.Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. |
About the Bachelor of Cybersecurity
La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity offers you the opportunity to step into the rapidly evolving digital world of cybersecurity.
You'll build a highly specialised technical skillset as you learn about the history of hacking, build your coding expertise, and access industry-based projects and mentoring opportunities with major corporations.
You'll also have the opportunity to complement your industry-focused learning with a choice of advanced electives in IT, business, law, policy and strategic communication.
You'll learn:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity. Understand how it mitigates cyber vulnerabilities and protects confidential information.
- Ethical hacking and defence
- Gain evaluation techniques to assess the security of network configuration and apply these skills to defend against network-based threats.
- Programming and cyber algorithms
- Explore the widely used Python programming language and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.
- Network engineering
- Study the architecture of computer networks and the internet, and examine protocols and services used in the defence of online information.
- Cyber governance and risk management
- Learn the frameworks for cybersecurity governance and risk mitigation based on your emerging understanding of business strategy and risk appetite.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
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