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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Course code: #SZCYPS

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $39,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    096858M

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Fall-February 23-February-2025 2025-02-23
Fall-February 23-February-2026 2026-02-23
Fall-February 23-February-2027 2027-02-23

Overview

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science

As the Internet of Things grows exponentially, cybercrime is increasing with it. In Australia, an average of one cybercrime report is made every ten minutes.* 

To keep our communities safe, it's critical to understand cybercriminals' psychology, craft effective defences and stay one step ahead.

In La Trobe'scybercriminals'cybercriminals'cybercriminals' Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you'll build a career at the nexus of two rapidly evolving sciences learn how to combat the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime.

In this distinctive combination of study areas, you can pursue a career as a professional psychologist (after further postgraduate study) or build a career within the growing field of cybersecurity.

Learn from experts in world-class facilities, including the Cyber Security Research Hub – one of Victoria's most prominent cybersecurity research hubs.

Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real-world problems. 

* Australian Cyber Security Centre, 2020, ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report July 2019 to June 2020

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,100

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $39,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

56
46
listening
46
writing
46
speaking
46
reading

Cambridge

179
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) include General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSTOEFL (iBT)Pearson'sExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)3430-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)4036Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)5542Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)7550Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade. 

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.

 

China:

China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 60%

China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): 90%

 

India:

All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 70%

India State Boards: 70%

Career opportunities

  • Ethical hacker
  • Psychologist
  • Security architect
  • Cybersecurity policy adviser
  • Management consultant

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