BB-LAWCYB · Swinburne University of Technology · Double degree
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security
Law
- Minimum ATAR
- 80
- Full time
- 5 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Delve into the minds of cyber hackers to navigate a constantly evolving online world. Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Cyber Security gives you a professional accreditation in Australian law, plus the ability to solve complex legal and cyber security problems. Gain expertise in secure programming, penetration testing, and cyber resilience. Get hands-on experience with the tools used by cyber security professionals.
Discover Swinburne's Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security. Develop dual expertise for a dynamic career.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory InterpretationThis unit introduces students to the study of law by critically examining the historical development and fundamentals of the Australian legal system and statutory interpretation. Through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, stu…
- LAW10014Torts 1This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, analysing a range of non-contractual civil wrongs. Its principal focus is on…
- LAW10015Criminal Law and ProcedureThis unit introduces students to criminal law and procedure. It commences with a discussion of the key principles of criminal law and then examines a variety of substantive offences including homicide and defences, non-fatal offences agains…
- LAW10025Torts 2This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, Australian tort law and in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as it relates t…
- LAW10026Legal WritingThis unit aims to build students' skills in legal writing. Students are introduced to the principles of plain English writing. They are given guidance on how to effectively plan, write and edit persuasive or informative legal documents, bot…
- LAW10028Contract Law 1This unit aims to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the general principles of Australian contract law. It includes the elements for the forma…
- LAW10029Contract Law 2The unit builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Contract Law 1. This unit provides students with a continuing study on the topics affecting contractual enforceability under common law and statute, which includes duress,…
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 1This unit involves students undertaking practical law-related experience in a professional environment. It aims to provide familiarity with the nature and variety of legal practice and the range of employment options available to graduates…
And 6 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Core units
350 cpBachelor of Laws
287.5 cp- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation12.5 cp
- LAW10014Torts 112.5 cp
- LAW10015Criminal Law and Procedure12.5 cp
- LAW10025Torts 212.5 cp
- LAW10026Legal Writing12.5 cp
- LAW10028Contract Law 112.5 cp
- LAW10029Contract Law 212.5 cp
- LAW20009Evidence12.5 cp
- LAW20010Administrative Law12.5 cp
- LAW20011Trade Marks and Related Rights12.5 cp
- LAW20012Federal and State Constitutional Law12.5 cp
- LAW20013Property Law12.5 cp
- LAW20014Land Law12.5 cp
- LAW20040Legal Technology and Innovation12.5 cp
- LAW20043Copyright12.5 cp
- LAW30011Patents and Designs12.5 cp
- LAW30012Equity and Trusts12.5 cp
- LAW30013Company Law12.5 cp
- LAW30015Legal Practice and Professional Conduct12.5 cp
- LAW30029Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution12.5 cp
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 112.5 cp
- LAW20018Professional Experience in Law 212.5 cp
- LAW30016Professional Experience in Law 312.5 cp
Bachelor of Cyber Security
100 cp- COS10005Web Development12.5 cp
- COS10009Introduction to Programming12.5 cp
- COS10025Technology in an Indigenous Context Project12.5 cp
- ICT10022Problem Solving with Generative AI12.5 cp
- TNE10005Network Administration12.5 cp
- TNE10006Networks and Switching12.5 cp
- ICT30017ICT Project A12.5 cp
- ICT30018ICT Project B12.5 cp
Careers
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Lawyer
- Security consultant
- Information security analyst
- Network or systems administrator