COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES

• Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology intended learning outcomes
• Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of safeguarding data, criminology and the criminal justice system
• Employ professional skills and practice including effective team building, negotiation and high level communication across a range of environments
• Apply critical and ethical awareness of human factors to develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats
• Develop effective and innovative solutions and risk management strategies to address real work problems in cybersecurity
• Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes for cyber incident responses
• Apply the principles of cybersecurity into practice through real-time industrial projects
• Identify, research and create practical responses to issues in the criminal justice system and develop effective policies that protect against cyber threats
• Identify, evaluate and apply approaches to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts, identifying relevant professional responsibilities and human factors
• Justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of criminology and cybersecurity as discipline and practice and the varying explanations and strategies they offer for explaining and responding to crime
• Formulate coordinated strategic communication processes and risk management strategies for cyber incident responses, using persuasive arguments and demonstrating effective team building and negotiation skills
• Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism, and adopt a reflective approach to a student's capabilities and performance
• Investigate, critically evaluate and apply current and emerging cybersecurity practices, regulations and standards
• Apply well developed knowledge and skills to safeguard data, systems and networks
• Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology career opportunities
• After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including technology, government, defence, communications, healthcare, education, energy and resources.
• Possible roles include:
• Ethical hacker
• Get inside the mind of a hacker. Expose weaknesses in systems and infrastructure, and suggest ways to strengthen them.
• Crime analyst
• Analyse trends in criminal behaviour and develop intelligence-led responses.
• Security architect
• Create computer and network security systems to protect against cybercriminals.
• Cybersecurity policy adviser
• Understand businesses' cybersecurity needs and implement tailored cybersecurity policies.
• Intelligence officer
• Plan, develop and manage intelligence operations in Australia and overseas.

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

• Estimated fees per year (2025):
• Indicative based on 2024 fees
• A$37 400 per 120 credit points.
• Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
• Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
• The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

• Nepal: 70%
• 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.
• English language requirement
• 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

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