Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security
Majoring in Cyber Security
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Overview
With our Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/ Bachelor of Cyber Security you'll uncover the tools to predict, detect, and stop criminal behaviour. You'll learn skills in secure programming, cyber resilience. Plus, learn on the tools used by cyber security professionals.
Is your course available for Midyear entry?
Starting midyear means getting your study goals under way before the year is over. Semester 2 begins Monday 29 July, 2024.
Skills you’ll learn
- Cyber security testing
- Cyber security strategy
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Criminal justice and criminology research
Your career opportunities
- Law enforcement officer
- Intelligence or crime analyst
- Government policy writer
- Security consultant
- Cyber security penetration tester
- Network or systems administrator
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
Ranked Top 150 in Law
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022The median income for graduates 1 year out is $54.5K (second highest in Melbourne / Victoria)
Ranked Top 100 in Computer Science and Engineering
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022Ranked Top 150 in Computer Science
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Qualifications
One of the following:
- successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
- completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
- applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
- applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.
ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score
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You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.
If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject bonuses, equity schemes or other factors. Use the above ATAR as a guide on your eligibility, and see the course handbook page for more information on entry requirements.
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
- Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Course prerequisites
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology (Swinburne Online delivered)
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Bachelor of Cyber Security
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Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
How credit points work
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/ Bachelor of Cyber Security requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Your units
Units are listed in a proposed sequence. However this can be amended depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
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Fundamentals of Criminology
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CRI10002 |
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Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
FOR10001 |
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Introduction to Law
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10021 |
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Law and Social Science
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10022 |
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Criminal Law and Process
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW10024 |
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Brain and Behaviour
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PSY10007 |
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Policing: Systems and Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CRI20001 |
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Global Crime
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CRI20002 |
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Sentencing
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20030 |
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Crime and Punishment in the International Context
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20031 |
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Technological Advances in Dealing with Crime
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW20032 |
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Deviance, Difference & Conformity
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
SOC20020 |
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Corrections: Systems and Practice
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CRI30002 |
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Youth Justice and Crime
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CRI30010 |
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Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
FOR30001 |
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Crime, Society and Culture
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW30025 |
| Major units (Cyber Security) | |
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Malware Analysis
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS20030 |
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IT Security
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS30015 |
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ICT Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT20025 |
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ICT Innovation Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT30016 |
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Network Routing Principles
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE20002 |
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Network Security and Resilience
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE30009 |
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Secure Remote Access Networks
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE30012 |
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Cyber Security Ethics, Law and Policy
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW30030 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
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Web Development
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10005 |
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Introduction to Programming
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10009 |
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Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10025 |
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ICT Inquiry Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT10022 |
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Network Administration
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE10005 |
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Networks and Switching
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE10006 |
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ICT Project A
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT30017 |
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ICT Project B
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT30018 |
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$12,635
Total fee* ($AUD)
$50,540
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$40,740.00
Fees are estimates only
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply to 2024 unit enrolments for HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2024 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Professional placement fees
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.
Apply through VTAC
International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.
VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.