Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Cyber Security

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Cyber Security at Griffith University is a five-year double degree that merges legal studies with technical training in cybersecurity. Students cover core areas of Australian law needed for legal practice, while also learning the principles of cyber security, digital forensics, and information assurance. From the start, you engage with real-world legal issues and hands-on cyber security scenarios, preparing you to address legal and technical challenges in digital environments.

This double degree requires completion of units of study across both disciplines, accumulating to the credit points specified for each degree. Students progress through structured semesters, with a mix of compulsory and elective units, often including practical tasks such as moot court sessions and lab-based cyber security projects. Honours-level law units typically involve more advanced legal research, and there may be a capstone project or thesis in the final year to demonstrate integrated knowledge. Work-integrated learning, such as placements in legal firms or industry cyber security roles, allows students to apply their studies in professional contexts.

Graduates gain skills in legal analysis, problem-solving, advocacy, technical cybersecurity methods, risk assessment, and incident response. This degree suits students interested in law, technology, and their intersection—particularly those aiming to work on issues like privacy, cybercrime, data protection, and legal compliance in digital domains. Please confirm admission requirements and program details, including English proficiency, on the official Griffith University page.

As a Griffith University student in Brisbane, you benefit from industry connections and the potential for work experience placements in legal and technology sectors. Law degrees in Australia may lead to further training and supervised practice required for admission as a legal practitioner. While studying, students are permitted to work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and upon graduation, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) may offer an option for gaining professional experience in Australia.

• Solicitor or barrister in Australian legal practice (after further training and admission requirements)
• Cyber security analyst in private companies, government agencies, or financial institutions
• Legal adviser specialising in technology, privacy, or data protection law
• Compliance officer or risk manager in sectors subject to cyber regulations
• Digital forensics investigator for law enforcement or corporate security teams
• Policy advisor in government or regulatory bodies focused on cyber law and policy