Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science 48 months Undergraduate Programme By La Trobe University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

42,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you'll build a career at the nexus of two rapidly evolving sciences and learn how to combat the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime.

In this distinctive combination of study areas, you can pursue a career as a professional psychologist (after further postgraduate study) or build a career within the growing field of cybersecurity.

Learn from experts in world-class facilities, including our Cyber Security Research Hub - one of the largest cybersecurity research hubs in Victoria.

You'll learn:
  • Cybersecurity fundamentals

                 Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity.


  • Psychological science

                 Explore the clinical foundations of psychological science, including psychological conditions and treatments for mental illness.


  • Programming and cyber algorithms

                 Become an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.


  • Psychological research methods

                 Explore the research methods used in contemporary psychological investigations.


  • Human factors in cybersecurity

                 Understand human behaviour and explore the psychology of hackers, victims and defenders.


  • Ethical hacking and defence

                 Learn how to assess security risks and defend against network-based threats.



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

On Campus

In La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you'll build a career at the nexus of two rapidly evolving sciences and learn how to combat the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime.

In this distinctive combination of study areas, you can pursue a career as a professional psychologist (after further postgraduate study) or build a career within the growing field of cybersecurity.

Learn from experts in world-class facilities, including our Cyber Security Research Hub - one of the largest cybersecurity research hubs in Victoria.

You'll learn:
  • Cybersecurity fundamentals

                 Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity.


  • Psychological science

                 Explore the clinical foundations of psychological science, including psychological conditions and treatments for mental illness.


  • Programming and cyber algorithms

                 Become an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.


  • Psychological research methods

                 Explore the research methods used in contemporary psychological investigations.


  • Human factors in cybersecurity

                 Understand human behaviour and explore the psychology of hackers, victims and defenders.


  • Ethical hacking and defence

                 Learn how to assess security risks and defend against network-based threats.



The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Admission Requirements

79+
58+
6.5+
176+
8+
25+
74.35+

4 Years
Mar

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,003 AUD
International
42,000 AUD

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