Overview

The Bachelor of Laws - Bachelor of Cyber Security program from Deakin University 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.

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.

Career opportunities:

Studying this combined degree means you’ll be well-placed to work in the field of law and cyber security, or in roles where both disciplines intersect. You’ll graduate with the diverse skills and practical experience required to thrive in roles including:

business analyst
business manager, company administrator or consultant
corporate lawyer
cyber security consultant
national security adviser
policy adviser for government departments or authorities such as the Attorney General's Department, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
security analyst
security systems manager or cryptographer.

Obtaining a law degree is your first step to entering the legal profession. Upon completion of your degree and the additional practical legal training, you’ll be qualified to work as a solicitor or barrister in all legal fields, including:

commercial law
criminal law
family law
personal injury law
public international and human rights law
refugee law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real World Practices for Cyber Security

Secure Coding

Computer Crime and Digital Forensics

Ethical Hacking

Cyber Security Analytics

Malware Analysis

Legal Communication and Ethical Decision Making

Criminal Law

Misleading Conduct and Economic Torts

Criminal Procedure

Legal Practice and Ethics

Constitutional Law

Property

Corporate Law

Civil Procedure and Dispute Resolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia
Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Legal Studies Cyber Security View 179 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100550 Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)

VCE Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46400 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

14433 AUD / year

≈ 14433 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

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