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ATAR requirements (compulsory)

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

60.2 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

Online

NC 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes
View the ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Cybersecurity [PDF, 216.2 KB].

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Prerequisite

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Selection criteria

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:
- are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
- do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.
Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.

Selection rank adjustments

Subject adjustments

VCE: A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

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Aspire Early University Study

The Aspire Early University Study program rewards Year 12 students who’ve done additional studies at La Trobe with an early conditional offer into their dream course. The Early University Study stream has two options to help get your university goals back on track.

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Aspire Achieve Plus

The Aspire Achieve Plus program rewards Year 12 students who’ve studied a first-year university subject pair as part of their VCE studies with an early conditional offer to La Trobe.

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Prerequisite

To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Bachelor of Cybersecurity at La Trobe University, an applicant must:

Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, OR
Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects:

CSE1ICB - INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY
STA1DCT - DATA-BASED CRITICAL THINKING
CSE1PE - PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT
CSE1IIT - INSIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Selection criteria

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:
- are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
- do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.
Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Prerequisite

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Selection criteria

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:
- are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
- do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.
Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.
Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

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.

Defer

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Pathways

A pathway is simply an alternative way for a student to get into their dream course - if direct entry isn't an option.

We've listed the 'pathway method and outcome' - which is how you can transfer into the area you want to study, assuming you meet the entry requirements (e.g. minimum WAM). You'll also find an estimate of how long it could take you to graduate, from the start of your pathway to the completion of your dream degree.


Preferred course	Alternative pathway courses	Pathway method & outcome	Years to graduate including the Pathway course (approx.)
Bachelor of Cybersecurity	Bachelor of Information Technology	Apply for transfer into preferred course	4 years
	Diploma of Information Technology at La Trobe College Australia	Graduate and apply for entry into preferred course with advanced standing - subject to meeting the weighted average mark requirements	3 years
		Graduate then apply for entry into preferred course with some advanced standing	3.5-4 years

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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

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.

Learn more about StudyFlex

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.

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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 domestic students

Estimated fees per year (2025): Indicative based on 2024 fees
$9,489 (CSP) per 120 credit points.

Commonwealth supported places (CSP): Available for this course

The 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.

To get a more accurate estimation, you can use the fee calculator to calculate your course fees and study load (EFTSL: Equivalent full-time study load)

How your fees are calculated

The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. This estimated cost is provided as a guide only – the actual cost will vary depending on:

the subjects you choose
the time it takes to do your course based on your study load (full-time/part-time)
approved credit for prior learning

If part-time study is permitted, your annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of subjects taken per semester.

Fee help

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (the student contribution), is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual subjects, not the overall course.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

HECS-Help Loan

HECS-HELP is the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program. It enables you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level. A HECS-HELP loan is not means tested.

HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a CSP. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.

Learn more about the HECS-HELP loan

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

Scholarships that may be available for this course

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident

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$5000 Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.

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How to apply

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Award	Bachelor of Cybersecurity
VTAC code	2100311241 (CSP)
Start dates	Indicative based on 2024 start dates Semester 1 (March 2025), Semester 2 (July 2025), Term 6 (November 2025)
Duration	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Available locations	Melbourne (Bundoora), Online
Scholarships	View fees and scholarships
StudyFlex	StudyFlex™ courses 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. Every course has a different mix of StudyFlex options – they might be available throughout your course, or they might be concentrated in a specific period. They might make up to a third of your course, or they might make up all of it. It all depends on the specific needs of your subjects and what you’re studying.
Prerequisite	English (Please refer to admission requirements for details)
Fees	Indicative based on 2024 fees Estimated cost per year if studying full time $9,489 (CSP) per 120 credit points. Actual fees may vary depending on subject choice; Learn more about Fees and scholarships.

Entry requirements and pathways Recent school leavers

ATAR requirements (compulsory)

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

Online

What is the lowest selection rank?

Prerequisite

Selection criteria

Selection rank adjustments

Subject adjustments

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Aspire Programs

Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry

Aspire Early University Study

Aspire Achieve Plus

Prerequisite

Selection criteria

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Prerequisite

Selection criteria

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Selection criteria

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

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Pathways

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What you'll study

Sample course structure

Study options

This is a StudyFlex course

Core subjects

Elective subjects

Capstone subjects

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Bachelor of Cybersecurity course and career outcomes

Course intended learning outcomes

Bachelor of Cybersecurity career opportunities

Professional recognition

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for domestic students

How your fees are calculated

Fee help

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

HECS-Help Loan

Scholarships

Scholarships that may be available for this course

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program

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How to apply

Before you apply

Applying for a Bachelor's degree

Current Year 12 students living in Victoria

Current Year 12 students living in NSW

Special access schemes

La Trobe Elite Athlete Program

Rise with La Trobe

Tertiary Preparation Program

Apply directly to La Trobe

Apply via VTAC

Recognition of prior work and study experience

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Entry requirements and pathways
Recent school leavers