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La Trobe University

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bundoora, Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4.0F/P

  • Campus

    Melbourne (VIC)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    TBD

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science at La Trobe University in Bundoora, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Cybersecurity graduates are in exceptional demand as penetration testers, security analysts, incident response specialists and CISOs across defence, financial services, government and consulting. Virtually every major organisation now recruits dedicated security professionals.

Student life (indicative)

Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

37,480

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

International

24.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

72.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

37,480

Total students

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

International Students

24%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.8/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

  • Online offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
  • Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students37,480
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students24%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

72%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Cybersecurity graduates are in exceptional demand as penetration testers, security analysts, incident response specialists and CISOs across defence, financial services, government and consulting. Virtually every major organisation now recruits dedicated security professionals.

  • Cybersecurity graduates are in exceptional demand as penetration testers, security analysts, incident response specialists and CISOs across defence, financial services, government and consulting.
  • Virtually every major organisation now recruits dedicated security professionals.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£821/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£86/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,429
Annual living costs£17,158/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Like most major Australian cities, Online carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.

  • Like most major Australian cities, Online carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
  • A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.