Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science (096858M)
About Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science (096858M)
As the Internet of Things continues to grow exponentially, cybercrime is growing with it. In Australia, an average of one cybercrime report is made every ten minutes. To keep communities safe, it’s critical to understand cybercriminals’ psychology, craft effective defences and stay one step ahead.
In La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science, Students will build a career at the nexus of two rapidly evolving sciences and learn how to combat the constantly evolving threat of cybercrime.
In this distinctive combination of study areas, students can pursue a career as a professional psychologist (after further postgraduate study) or build a career within the growing field of cybersecurity.
Students will learn from experts in world-class facilities, including our 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.
- Psychological science
- Explore the clinical foundations of psychological science, including psychological conditions and treatments for mental illness.
- Programming and cyber algorithms
- Become an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.
- Psychological research methods
- Explore the research methods used in contemporary psychological investigations.
- Human factors in cybersecurity
- Understand human behaviour and explore the psychology of hackers, victims and defenders.
- Ethical hacking and defence
- Learn how to assess security risks and defend against network-based threats.
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