Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Cyber Security
Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus
Australia,Victoria
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60 Months
Duration
CAD 44,800/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Mar 2025
Apply Date
Australia, Victoria
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1974
Total Students: 60,000 +
Int. Students: 10,250 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Cyber Security
Program Overview
Protect society from the growing threat of cybercrime with Deakin's 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. It's 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.
Ready to go beyond the traditional with a sought-after skill set that will get you noticed?
Study Deakin's unique Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security and cover all the major areas of law, including:
- Constitutional law
- Administrative law
- Contract law
- Criminal law
- Property law.
As well as industry-relevant areas of cyber security such as:
- Computer crime and digital forensics
- Database and information management
- Ethical hacking
- Cyber security management.
Through this broad range of units you will build a diverse set of skills, opening the door to exciting career opportunities. You could choose to be a cyber security lawyer, leaning on your deep understanding of privacy law and criminal law to better protect the rights of your clients. Or, you could be on the front line of cybercrime, using your skills in system security to set up digital barriers between businesses and cyber threats.
Gain real-world legal experience at the Deakin Law Clinic, a teaching law firm that gives you the opportunity to work with real clients under the supervision of qualified legal practitioners. Analyse complex legal problems and develop the drafting, communication and problem-solving skills required for a successful career in law. You will also get hands-on experience with our specialised cyber security software that allows you to simulate and respond to real cyber attack scenarios. By practising your skills under pressure, you will feel confident and well-prepared by the time you enter the workforce.
You will be able to leverage the extensive research, industry partnerships and state-of-the-art facilities of Deakin's Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI). With research in areas from cyber analytics and artificial intelligence to organisational security and information warfare, you will have direct access to some of the most progressive cyber security content in the world.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 44,800 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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