UndergraduateInformation Technology
Bachelor of Cybersecurity
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity offers you the opportunity to step into the rapidly evolving digital world of cybersecurity. You'll build a highly specialised technical skillset as you learn about the history of hacking, build your coding expertise, and access industry-based projects and mentoring opportunities with major corporations. You'll also have the opportunity to complement your industry-focused learning with a choice of advanced electives in IT, business, law, policy and strategic communication. You'll learn: Cybersecurity fundamentals Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity. Understand how it mitigates cyber vulnerabilities and protects confidential information. Ethical hacking and defence Gain evaluation techniques to assess the security of network configuration and apply these skills to defend against network-based threats. Programming and cyber algorithms Explore the widely used Python programming language and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges. Network engineering Study the architecture of computer networks and the internet, and examine protocols and services used in the defence of online information. Cyber governance and risk management Learn the frameworks for cybersecurity governance and risk mitigation based on your emerging understanding of business strategy and risk appetite. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1: Cryptography And Security
- Cybersecurity In Practice
- Data-Based Critical Thinking
- Inside Information Technology
- Introduction To Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering Fundamentals
- Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- Programming Environment Year 2: Cyber Law And Policy
- Data Security And Information Assurance
- Human Factors In Cybersecurity
- Wireless Network And Security Year 3: Blockchain And Cryptocurrencies
- Intermediate Network Engineering
- Introduction To Computer Forensics
- Introduction To Penetration Testing
- Network Systems And Web Security
- Professional Practices And Entrepreneurship In Information Technology
- Project Management
- Capstone Project
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
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