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About the course
Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security combines legal training with technical cyber security skills to tackle cybercrime, privacy and digital risk. You study core law areas alongside security topics like digital forensics, threat intelligence and ethical hacking. Practical learning includes experience through the Deakin Community Law Clinic and cyber-attack simulation tools, graduating with two degrees in five years in Law. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles spanning legal practice and cyber security. Career options include cyber security lawyer, privacy or compliance adviser, cybercrime and technology risk specialist, and digital forensics or security operations roles in government, consultancies and corporate organisations. The combined skill set supports work in incident response, governance and regulatory matters where technical security knowledge and legal reasoning intersect in Law. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.
Entry requirements
ATAR 80 (Deakin guaranteed ATAR).
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
