Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security (091788E)

Deakin University's Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security is the only degree of its kind in Australia. Today cyber security is a significant challenge for individuals and businesses alike. This course will equip students with an understanding of the major drivers of criminal behavior, along with the industry-relevant skills to tackle what is quickly becoming a critical threat to society. Students will gain expertise in securing data and data communications, as well as investigating and providing solutions to cyber crime.

Develop strong practical and theoretical knowledge, with an emphasis on assessing cyber security in a working environment, developing security solutions for businesses, and understanding the ethical and legal implications of risk management.

Students will have access to specialized cyber security labs with state-of-the-art tools, putting you at the cutting edge of cyber security and criminology research.

Designed in conjunction with leading organizations in the field, including Victoria Police and the Australian Crime Commission, this combined course will equip students with in-demand industry skills valued by employers.

The unique partnership of criminology and cyber security provides students with a thorough understanding of the motivations, causes and consequences of crime, as well as the technical skills and cyber security literacy to help prevent and combat cyber crime and cyber terrorism.

Students will have access to Deakin University's brand-new specialized capstone project and co-working space, which offers them an inspiring environment to collaborate with their teammates on their capstone project. As part of students' cyber security stream, they will undertake two capstone units, allowing them to develop solutions to real-world problems from industry and learn agile project management methods – widely used across industry.