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Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security (091788E)

Geelong Waurn Ponds — Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia

Study Level: Undergraduate · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: March 2027
Tuition Fee: AUD 41,000
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Temporary Graduate visa / post-study pathway: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Deakin University's Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security is the only degree of its kind in Australia. Today cyber security is a significant challenge for individuals and businesses alike. This course will equip students with an understanding of the major drivers of criminal behavior, along with the industry-relevant skills to tackle what is quickly becoming a critical threat to society. Students will gain expertise in securing data and data communications, as well as investigating and providing solutions to cyber crime. Develop strong practical and theoretical knowledge, with an emphasis on assessing cyber security in a working environment, developing security solutions for businesses, and understanding the ethical and legal implications of risk management. Students will have access to specialized cyber security labs with state-of-the-art tools, putting you at the cutting edge of cyber security and criminology research. Designed in conjunction with leading organizations in the field, including Victoria Police and the Australian Crime Commission, this combined course will equip students with in-demand industry skills valued by employers. The unique partnership of criminology and cyber security provides students with a thorough understanding of the motivations, causes and consequences of crime, as well as the technical skills and cyber security literacy to help prevent and combat cyber crime and cyber terrorism. Students will have access to Deakin University's brand-new specialized capstone project and co-working space, which offers them an inspiring environment to collaborate with their teammates on their capstone project. As part of students' cyber security stream, they will undertake two capstone units, allowing them to develop solutions to real-world problems from industry and learn agile project management methods – widely used across industry.

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Credential: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: AUD 41,000
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: March 2027, March 2028, March 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Geelong Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia

75 Pigdons Road

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Temporary Graduate visa / post-study pathway: Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Deakin University, founded in 1974, is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU Rankings, 2020) and is one of the top 50 young universities (QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50). Deakin is a global leader in several areas of study, including accounting and finance, architecture, business and management studies, education, communication and media studies, nursing, medicine and law. This University is also ranked the #1 school of sport science in the world by the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, making Deakin the leader in progr...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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