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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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Blended
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.
Admission Requirements
169+
6+
24+
55.05+
50+
64+
6+
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.
3 Years
Mar
Jul
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,651 AUD
International
42,000 AUD
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Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
# 351-400QS Subject Rankings
36 monthsProgramme duration
42,000 AUDTuition Fee/year
Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Blended
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:
Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity. Understand how it mitigates cyber vulnerabilities and protects confidential information.
Gain evaluation techniques to assess the security of network configuration and apply these skills to defend against network-based threats.
Explore the widely used Python programming language and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.
Study the architecture of computer networks and the internet, and examine protocols and services used in the defence of online information.
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.Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Blended
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:
Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity. Understand how it mitigates cyber vulnerabilities and protects confidential information.
Gain evaluation techniques to assess the security of network configuration and apply these skills to defend against network-based threats.
Explore the widely used Python programming language and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.
Study the architecture of computer networks and the internet, and examine protocols and services used in the defence of online information.
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.Admission Requirements
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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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