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.

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