OpenBachelor degreeSociety and Culture

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security

ProviderDeakin University
Course code: VTAC1400410651UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Prepare for in-demand careers at the intersection of law and technology with Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security, combining two degrees that are shaped by industry and focused on employability from day one. You will gain practical skills in areas like cybercrime, data privacy, digital evidence, regulation of emerging technologies and risk management, while building a strong foundation in core legal principles and professional practice. Learn from industry-experienced academics at a university recognised for graduate employment and connect with employers through embedded work-integrated learning such as placements, industry projects and legal casework for real clients. With minimum industry placement hours built into Deakin IT and cyber degrees and hands-on legal experience available through opportunities like the Deakin Law Clinic, you will graduate ready to be an adviser, investigator and advocate in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Deakin Guaranteed ATAR - Participating Course

At Deakin, we are providing lower upfront guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under-represented cohorts, learn more at: https://www.deakin.edu.au/deakin-guaranteed-atar

Subject adjustment

A study score of 35 in English other than EAL, any History, Legal Studies or Politics equals 3 aggregate points per study.

A study score of 30 in English other than EAL, any History, any Information Technology, Legal Studies or Politics equals 2 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 12 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Deakin University SEAS information and the Deakin University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Weighted Average Mark (WAM)

Successful completion of 4 credit points or more at an accredited higher education institution with a minimum WAM of 60 or equivalent.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7, no band below 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesViet Nam · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsArchitecture · General English
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor degree · Nursing and Midwifery · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 71.1%71.10 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
X067A - English for Academic Purposes Stream - DueliGeneral English · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
3
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of ArchitectureMaster degree · Architecture · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.