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In today's technology-driven era, cybersecurity poses a major challenge for both individuals and organizations. This program provides comprehensive knowledge about key factors influencing criminal activities while teaching practical skills to address one of society's most pressing threats. You'll master techniques for protecting sensitive information and digital communications, while learning to investigate and resolve cyber incidents. Build both hands-on experience and conceptual understanding, focusing on evaluating security systems in real-world settings, creating protective measures for enterprises, and comprehending the moral and legal aspects of risk assessment. Access to advanced cybersecurity laboratories equipped with modern tools will position you at the forefront of security and digital crime research.
Recent secondary education students
Current Year 12 students (2024)*
Year 12 graduates (2023 and 2022)*
* Includes Victorian, interstate, International Baccalaureate (IB) and New Zealand school leavers.
To be considered for an undergraduate course, you need to meet Deakin’s entry and course-specific requirements, as well as the English language minimum prerequisites.
Non-Year 12 applicants with:
higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
work and life experience Or
completed Year 12 in 2021 or earlier.
Completion of one of the following:
2 credit points in an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree
certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
a diploma or higher in any discipline
at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline relevant work and life experience.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: Overall 6 No band less than 6
TOEFL IBT: 69 Writing 21
TOEFL PBT: 550 Writing 4.5
C1 ADVANCED and C2 PROFICIENCY: 169 No band less than 169
PTE: 50 No less than 50 in each skill
OET: Overall C
DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 3 (60%)