Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Protect society from the growing threat of cybercrime by studying Australia's only combined laws and cyber security degree. Through Deakin's Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security, you can explore roles in both fields or use your dual expertise to become an in-demand cyber lawyer, capable of handling the complex issues of our evolving digital world. With over six million Australians being victim to cybercrime in 2019, professionals with this unique dual law skillset are needed more than ever. However, it's not just everyday consumers who are facing the threat. Government and businesses need professionals who can expose risks before they happen and provide legal protection for their digital operations.

Structure

  • 40 credit points total which include: 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws
  • 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Students also complete one zero credit point academic integrity module
  • Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Cyber Security must be satisfied.

Subjects

  • Laws, Cyber security

Standard entry requirements

  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL or equivalent.
  • This course uses the ATAR and your entire academic record as part of its selection consideration.
  • Selection is competitive, meeting these minimum requirements or their equivalents does not guarantee selection into this course
  • All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please refer to this course entry on the Deakin University website to read about ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement
  • For more detailed information about additional course requirements for all applicant groups, or equivalent minimum requirements for applicants with a higher education study, VET study or work and life experience refer to the Deakin University website.

Recognition

Bachelor of Laws is designed to satisfy the university component of the requirements to become a barrister and solicitor in Victoria set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to completing an approved LLB degree, a person seeking entry is required to work for one year as a legal trainee, or to undertake a practical legal training course. Bachelor of Cyber Security is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Cloud(online) International: $201,000 Yes
  • Full-time : 5 years
  • Part-time : 5 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 5 years
Geelong Waterfront International: $201,000 Yes
  • Full-time : 5 years
  • Part-time : 5 years
Melbourne Burwood International: $201,000
  • ATAR: 92.75
Yes
  • Full-time : 5 years
  • Part-time : 5 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Cloud(online), Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood.

Course fee shown is indicative and actual fees may vary.

Further information

Course is also offered in Cloud (Online) mode. Students enrolled at the Geelong Waterfront Campus will be required to undertake some units of study at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

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