Cybercrime is quickly becoming one of the world's biggest security challenges and combating it is as much about people as it is about technology.

La Trobe's new double degree gives students the chance to complement their studies in psychological science with the highly specialised cybersecurity field.

Students will learn the essentials of cybercrime and the foundations of computer forensics as well as cyber law, policy and crisis management. They will also explore how online criminals use sophisticated techniques to deceive and manipulate individuals by gaining a deep understanding of psychology with over 20 psychology subject choices, including options for electives with leading researchers from centres like our ground-breaking Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC).

This distinctive combination of study areas allows students to pursue a career as a professional psychologist with further postgraduate study, or build a career within the growing field of cybersecurity.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

You'll graduate with knowledge, skills, and experience that could apply to a range of roles such as human resources, risk management, forensics, cyber intelligence and security policy

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Professional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia will require an APAC-accredited fourth year and additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree as well as an application to the professional body.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science may apply for membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity is provisionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Bachelor of Cybersecurity may apply for membership with the ACS.