Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

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Overview

Protect society from the growing threat of cybercrime with Deakin's Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security.  Be ready to explore roles from either field with the benefit of a complementary skill set or use your dual expertise to become an in-demand cyber security lawyer, capable of handling the complex issues of our evolving digital world.

Professionals with cyber security risk detection and mitigation skills are needed more than ever and it's not just everyday consumers who are facing the threat of cybercrime; government and businesses need professionals who can identify risks and protect their digital operations and assets.

This combined course puts you in a position to answer the call. With an emphasis on real-world learning, you will develop advanced skills in cyber security that perfectly complement your legal knowledge and you will graduate with two degrees after just five years of full-time study.

Course info

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Cyber security, Law.

Potential Career Outcomes

Studying this combined course means you will be well-placed to work in the field of law and cyber security, or in roles where both disciplines intersect. You will graduate with the diverse skills and practical experience required to thrive in roles including: business analyst, business manager, company administrator or consultant, corporate lawyer and cyber security consultant, national security adviser, security analyst/cyber security analyst, security systems manager.

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 offer96.9598.85
Median rank to receive an offer95.1095.65
Lowest rank to receive an offer86.8092.75

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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