Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science

La Trobe University - Melbourne

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Overview

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.

As the Internet of Things continues to grow exponentially, cybercrime is growing with it. In this distinctive combination, you can pursue a career as a professional psychologist (after further postgraduate study) or tap into the demand for cybersecurity professionals with an in-depth understanding of user behaviour and human psychology.

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

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Cybersecurity, Psychological science.

Potential Career Outcomes

After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including technology, healthcare, communications, education, government, defence, energy and resources. You could apply to a range of roles in human resources, risk management, forensics, cyber intelligence and security policy.

Possible roles include:
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Psychologist*
  • Security architect
  • Cybersecurity policy adviser
  • Management consultant
* Requires completion of honours and postgraduate studies in professional psychology

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer68.7099.95
Median rank to receive an offer62.2076.70
Lowest rank to receive an offer53.2067.85

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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