Behind every cybercrime is a human story. With technology and social networks rapidly evolving, there is a need for highly trained cybersecurity professionals who can understand the roots of crime, stay ahead of crime trends and create innovative solutions to keep people's communities safe.
Students will build a career at the forefront of technological advances with La Trobe University's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology. They will gain the knowledge and skills to combat the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime in the increasingly digital world.
In this highly complementary double degree, students will investigate crime as a societal phenomenon and learn how to manage and protect online information and networks. They will learn from experts in world-class facilities, including the Cyber Security Research Hub – one of the largest cybersecurity research hubs in Victoria.
Students will learn:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals- Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity.
- Criminology and criminal law - Dive into the social, cultural, political and economic factors relating to crime. Understand contemporary criminal law through the lens of the courts, police and juries.
- Programming and cyber algorithms - Become an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.
- Cyber law and policy - Critically evaluate Australian and international cyberspace laws.
- Forensic science and the law - Understand how the forensic sciences are used in the criminal justice process.
- Australian and international justice systems - Observe Australian and international criminal justice systems and understand why they must constantly evolve, especially in the context of cybercrime.
