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The Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Cybersecurity combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in two fields of national and global importance. This dual degree program enhances students' abilities in applied criminology to analyze, quantify, and assess crime and its impacts, while simultaneously helping to fill the cybersecurity skills shortage in Australia and worldwide by preparing future industry experts.
UTS's combined Bachelor of Criminology and Cyber Security stands unique in Australia because of its hands-on approach and industry-oriented Criminology curriculum. In today's digital age, cybersecurity presents major challenges for individuals, organizations, and societies globally. The program provides students with insights into criminal behavior patterns while delivering practical skills to combat one of modern society's most pressing threats. Participants develop specialized knowledge in data protection and secure communications, along with capabilities to investigate and resolve cybercrimes. The curriculum focuses on building both theoretical foundations and practical competencies, with additional emphasis on evaluating cybersecurity in real-world settings, creating security measures for various stakeholders, and comprehending the ethical and legal aspects of risk management.
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths including roles as cybersecurity specialists, network professionals, security analysts, architects, IT security engineers, cyber defense officers, incident responders, security system developers, information security auditors, network administrators, law enforcement personnel, corrections officers, border protection agents, customs officials, crime prevention experts, research analysts, policy advisors, community justice workers, government employees, financial crime investigators, evaluators, cyber threat analysts, fraud prevention specialists, digital security experts, intelligence officers, ICT security professionals, and security consultants.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Academic IELTS- 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0, or TOEFL- paper based- 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based- 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21