Course overview
Studying criminology and cyber security equips you with a powerful combination of skills to understand, address, and combat both traditional and emerging forms of crime. You will gain insight into the criminal justice system while also developing the technical expertise needed to tackle cyber crime and digital security threats. Learn how to identify and analyse emerging cyber threats, complete risk and vulnerability assessments, understand the fundamentals of programming and networking and simultaneously gain comprehensive knowledge of crime trends, criminal law, policing, investigation, forensic psychology and the drivers of crime and how it can be prevented. Opportunities to enhance your employability are integrated throughout the program, with practical experience gained through internships, industry placements, and real-world case studies. You will have the chance to work alongside law enforcement, legal professionals, and cyber security experts, building your professional network and gaining hands-on experience in both the criminal justice and cyber security fields. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Cyber Security/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at GU.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates from this dual degree program will possess a unique and highly valuable skill set to address the evolving challenges of crime in a digital age, across a variety of roles, including in cyber crime investigation, digital forensics, technology law, policy development, law enforcement, information security and more.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDJuly 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLD
