Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology

Course Overview Build a career at the forefront of technological advances with La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to combat the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime in our increasingly digital world.In this highly complementary double degree, you'll investigate crime as a societal phenomenon and learn how to manage and protect online information and networks.Learn from experts in world-class facilities, including our Cyber Security Research Hub – one of the largest cybersecurity research hubs in Victoria.You'll learn:Cybersecurity fundamentalsLearn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity.Criminology and criminal lawDive into the social, cultural, political and economic factors relating to crime. Key Program Highlights Understand contemporary criminal law through the lens of the courts, police and juries.Programming and cyber algorithmsBecome an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.Cyber law and policyCritically evaluate Australian and international cyberspace laws.Forensic science and the lawUnderstand how the forensic sciences are used in the criminal justice process.Australian and international justice systemsObserve Australian and international criminal justice systems and understand why they must constantly evolve, especially in the context of cybercrime.The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.