{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Cybersecurity\/Bachelor of Criminology", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Cybersecurity\/Bachelor of Criminology", "totalCreditPoints": 480, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": true, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma of Information Technology"],"240":["Associate Degree in Cybersecurity"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027)", "duration": "4 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": "<p>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.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>Learn from experts in world-class facilities, including our Cyber Security Research Hub \u2013 one of the largest cybersecurity research hubs in Victoria.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Cybersecurity fundamentals<\/strong><ul><li>Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Criminology and criminal law<\/strong><ul><li>Dive into the social, cultural, political and economic factors relating to crime. Understand contemporary criminal law through the lens of the courts, police and juries.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Programming and cyber algorithms<\/strong><ul><li>Become an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cyber law and policy<\/strong><ul><li>Critically evaluate Australian and international cyberspace laws.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Forensic science and the law<\/strong><ul><li>Understand how the forensic sciences are used in the criminal justice process.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Australian and international justice systems<\/strong><ul><li>Observe Australian and international criminal justice systems and understand why they must constantly evolve, especially in the context of cybercrime.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": "<p>VCE: <span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>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.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Pe<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "<p>VCE: A study score of 25 in any Humanities, any Information Technology, Legal Studies, 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.<\/p>", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>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.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>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.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>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.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100311561,"feeTypeCode":"CSP"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Cybersecurity\/Bachelor of Criminology, students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab4\" id=\"tab4trigger\" >Year 4<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab4\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab4trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 4 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>90 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\" style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"> <h5>This is a StudyFlex course<\/h5> <p>Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:<\/p><ul> <li>at least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and\/or<\/li> <li>at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><a href=\"https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/studyflex\">Learn more about StudyFlex<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR1CLC\" target=\"_blank\">CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR1CLC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR1CSS\" target=\"_blank\">CRIMINOLOGY SKILLS<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR1CSS<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST1PDC\" target=\"_blank\">FROM PRISONS TO DETENTION CENTRES<\/a><\/td> <td> LST1PDC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE1IIT\" target=\"_blank\">INSIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE1IIT<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE1ICB\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE1ICB<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR1ALS\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR1ALS<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE1PE\" target=\"_blank\">PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE1PE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST1UNC\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING CRIME<\/a><\/td> <td> LST1UNC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR2003\" target=\"_blank\">CRIME PREVENTION AND POLICY<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR2003<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE1CPR\" target=\"_blank\">CYBERSECURITY IN PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE1CPR<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/STA1DCT\" target=\"_blank\">DATA-BASED CRITICAL THINKING<\/a><\/td> <td> STA1DCT<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE2HUM\" target=\"_blank\">HUMAN FACTORS IN CYBERSECURITY<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE2HUM<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR2PSY\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR2PSY<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST1LOJ\" target=\"_blank\">LAW AND (DIS)ORDER<\/a><\/td> <td> LST1LOJ<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE2NEF\" target=\"_blank\">NETWORK ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE2NEF<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST2VIC\" target=\"_blank\">VICTIMOLOGY: VICTIMS, JUSTICE AND THE LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LST2VIC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW2CLP\" target=\"_blank\">CYBER LAW AND POLICY<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW2CLP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE2SIA\" target=\"_blank\">DATA SECURITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE2SIA<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE3CFN\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE3CFN<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR2001\" target=\"_blank\">JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR2001<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST2POL\" target=\"_blank\">POLICE, SOCIETY AND DEMOCRACY<\/a><\/td> <td> LST2POL<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE3PPE\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE3PPE<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST2SCR\" target=\"_blank\">SENTENCING, IMPRISONMENT AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY<\/a><\/td> <td> LST2SCR<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE2WIN\" target=\"_blank\">WIRELESS NETWORK AND SECURITY<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE2WIN<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST3BIG\" target=\"_blank\">BIG ISSUES: POLICY AND SOCIAL CHANGE<\/a><\/td> <td> LST3BIG<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST3SLR\" target=\"_blank\">CRIME AND SOCIO-LEGAL RESEARCH<\/a><\/td> <td> LST3SLR<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR3ICR\" target=\"_blank\">INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR3ICR<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE3002\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO PENETRATION TESTING<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE3002<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE3NSW\" target=\"_blank\">NETWORK SYSTEMS AND WEB SECURITY<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE3NSW<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE3PM\" target=\"_blank\">PROJECT MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE3PM<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> 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. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE3CAP\" target=\"_blank\">CAPSTONE PROJECT<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE3CAP<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR3ETA\" target=\"_blank\">CRIMINAL LAW, ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR3ETA<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/SZCYCR\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of safeguarding data, criminology and the criminal justice system<\/li><li>Employ professional skills and practice including effective team building, negotiation and high level communication across a range of environments<\/li><li>Apply critical and ethical awareness of human factors to develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats<\/li><li>Develop effective and innovative solutions and risk management strategies to address real work problems in cybersecurity<\/li><li>Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes for cyber incident responses<\/li><li>Apply the principles of cybersecurity into practice through real-time industrial projects<\/li><li>Identify, research and create practical responses to issues in the criminal justice system and develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats<\/li><li>Identify, evaluate and apply approaches to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts, identifying relevant professional responsibilities and human factors<\/li><li>Justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions<\/li><li>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<\/li><li>Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes and risk management strategies for cyber incident responses, using persuasive arguments and demonstrating effective team building and negotiation skills<\/li><li>Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism, and adopt a reflective approach to a student's capabilities and performance<\/li><li>Investigate, critically evaluate and apply current and emerging cybersecurity practices, regulations and standards<\/li><li>Apply well developed knowledge and skills to safeguard data, systems and networks<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including technology, government, defence, communications, healthcare, education, energy and resources.<\/p><p>Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Ethical hacker<\/strong><ul><li>Get inside the mind of a hacker. Expose weaknesses in systems and infrastructure, and suggest ways to strengthen them.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Crime analyst<\/strong><ul><li>Analyse trends in criminal behaviour and develop intelligence-led responses.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Security architect<\/strong><ul><li>Create computer and network security systems to protect against cybercriminals.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cybersecurity policy adviser<\/strong><ul><li>Understand businesses' cybersecurity needs and implement tailored cybersecurity policies.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Intelligence officer<\/strong><ul><li>Plan, develop and manage intelligence operations in Australia and overseas.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>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. 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