Deakin University

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Related Careers

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Cyber Security

Protect society from the growing threat of cybercrime with Deakins 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. Its 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.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Cloud(online)	Full-time - 5 years	N/A	N/A
Geelong Waterfront	Full-time - 5 years	N/A	N/A
Melbourne Burwood	Full-time - 5 years	N/A	85

Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security, you must pass 40 credit points.; 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Cyber Security; 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws

Subjects

Torts
Team Project (B) Execution and Delivery capstone
Team Project (A) Project Management and Practices capstone
Secure Coding
Resolving Disputes and Legal Communication
Real World Practices for Cyber Security
Property
Professional Practice capstone (2 credit points)
Professional Practice in Information Technology
Object Oriented Development
Network Forensics
Misleading Conduct and Economic Torts
Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation
Legal Practice and Ethics
Land Law
Introduction to Programming
Evidence
Ethical Hacking
Equity and Trusts
Discrete Mathematics
Cyber Security Analytics
Cyber Security Analytics
Criminal Procedure
Criminal Law
Corporate Law
Contract B
Contract A
Constitutional Law
Computer Systems
Computer Networks and Communication
Computer Forensics and Investigations
Civil Procedure and Dispute Resolution
Advanced Legal Problem Solving and Persuasion (Capstone)
Administrative Law

Entry requirements

If you are currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL