Bachelor
More than ever, corporations and governments are searching for qualified cybersecurity professionals who can defend and protect against malicious online threats and cybercrime. With a job growth rate more than three times the national average*, there's never been a better time to join this in-demand field.
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:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
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:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
This is a StudyFlex course
Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:
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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 NETWORKS SYSTEMS AND WEB SECURITY CSE3NSW 3 15 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CSE3PM 3 15 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION ISSUES AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT STC3ICM 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 15The 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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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:
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity is awaiting the outcome of re-accredition 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.