ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
International 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.
COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES
Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science intended learning outcomes
Investigate, critically evaluate and apply current and emerging cybersecurity practices, regulations and standards
Demonstrate awareness of cultural differences and show sensitivity to the diversity across people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, when applying knowledge and skills of psychology
Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate effectively in written and oral formats
Distinguish appropriate values and ethics in psychology
Employ interpersonal skills and teamwork
Apply well developed knowledge and skills to safeguard data, systems and networks
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
Acquire, assess, and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts
Collect, analyse, and evaluate information and ideas and solve problems using a scientific approach
Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science career opportunities
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
Get inside the mind of a hacker. Expose weaknesses in systems and infrastructure, and suggest ways to strengthen them.
Psychologist
Graduates from this double degree will have the prerequisites to apply for Honours in psychology, with the potential to pursue postgraduate study and registration as a psychologist.
Security architect
Create computer and network security systems to protect against cybercriminals.
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$37 600 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
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.
