Why Study / Key Benefits

• Combines a professional Australian law degree with a Business Analytics degree and Cyber Security Management major.
• Develops knowledge across Australian law, business technology, cybersecurity, data, ethics, governance and risk management.
• Covers areas such as trademarks, patents, copyright, legal technology and innovation alongside programming, malware analysis, IT security and cybersecurity management.
• Develops data analysis and interpretation, strategic problem solving, technology and AI application, business process modelling, cybersecurity risk management, communication and leadership skills.
• Provides exposure to both legal and technology environments, which can be relevant to cybersecurity compliance, technology governance, privacy, digital regulation and cyber-risk roles.
• Swinburne includes Work Integrated Learning in its bachelor degrees. The double degree also has professional experience requirements within the law component.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The degree integrates three major areas:

1. Bachelor of Laws
2. Bachelor of Business Analytics core
3. Cyber Security Management major

Bachelor of Laws core

The current indicative structure includes:

• Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation – LAW10010
• Torts 1 – LAW10014
• Criminal Law and Procedure – LAW10015
• Torts 2 – LAW10025
• Legal Writing – LAW10026
• Contract Law 1 – LAW10028
• Contract Law 2 – LAW10029
• Evidence – LAW20009
• Administrative Law – LAW20010
• Trade Marks and Related Rights – LAW20011
• Federal and State Constitutional Law – LAW20012
• Property Law – LAW20013
• Land Law – LAW20014
• Legal Technology and Innovation – LAW20040
• Copyright – LAW20043
• Patents and Designs – LAW30011
• Equity and Trusts – LAW30012
• Company Law – LAW30013
• Legal Practice and Professional Conduct – LAW30015
• Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution – LAW30029. 

Business Analytics core

The Business Analytics component includes:

• Creative Mindset and Entrepreneurship – BUS10015
• Business Data Analytics Project – INF10027
• Big Data Management – INF20016
• Systems Analysis and Design – INF20029
• Contemporary Management Principles – MGT10009
• Business Digitalisation – INF10024
• Data Management and Analytics – INF10025
• Business Digitalisation Industry Project – INF30027.

Cyber Security Management major

The eight major units are:

• Introduction to Programming – COS10009
• Ethics and Governance of Technology Innovation – INF20032
• Malware Analysis – COS20030
• IT Program and Project Management – INF30033
• Cyber Security Management Consulting – INF30037
• Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation – INF30004
• IT Security – COS30015
• Cyber Security Ethics, Law and Policy – LAW30030.

Law electives

Students must complete four specialised Law elective units. Current options include:

• International Commercial Law – LAW20007
• Law and the Media – LAW20024
• Taxation Law – LAW20033
• Public and Private International Law – LAW20035
• Competition Law and Policy – LAW20036
• Privacy in Law and Society – LAW20038
• Law Study Tour – LAW20039
• Advanced Criminal Law and Sentencing – LAW20041
• Advanced Intellectual Property Law – LAW20042
• Commercial Law – LAW20047
• Legal Research Project – LAW30026
• Advanced Legal Research Project 1 – LAW30027
• Advanced Legal Research Project 2 – LAW30028.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Bachelor of Business Analytics component currently provides two major options:

• Business Analysis
• Cyber Security Management

The programme requested here is the Cyber Security Management major.

The Cyber Security Management discipline focuses on:

• Cybersecurity risk
• IT security
• Malware
• Programming
• Cybersecurity governance
• Cyber ethics
• Cyber law and policy
• Business intelligence
• Technology project management
• Cybersecurity consulting.

Programme Highlights

• 5-year double bachelor degree.
• 500 credit points.
• Australian law combined with business analytics and cybersecurity.
• 450 hours of Professional Experience in Law.
• Australian Computer Society professional accreditation for the Bachelor of Business Analytics component.
• Victorian Legal Admissions Board recognition for the Bachelor of Laws academic requirements.
• Dedicated Cyber Security Management major.
• Cyber Security Ethics, Law and Policy unit directly connects cybersecurity with legal and regulatory issues.
• Legal Technology and Innovation introduces technology considerations within legal practice.
• Business Data Analytics Project and Business Digitalisation Industry Project provide applied learning.
• Additional 6- or 12-month professional placement opportunities are described by Swinburne, subject to selection and applicable requirements

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies career opportunities associated with the combined degree and Cyber Security Management major including:

• Business analyst
• Data analyst
• Business intelligence specialist
• Cyber security analyst
• Project manager
• Solution architect.

The legal qualification can also provide a pathway towards legal careers such as:

• Solicitor
• Lawyer
• Legal counsel
• Technology/legal advisory roles.

The combination may also be relevant to roles involving:

• Cybersecurity compliance
• Technology governance
• Privacy and data protection
• Cyber-risk management
• Digital regulation
• Technology contracts
• Legal technology.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Current course code: BB-LAWBAN.
• Current CRICOS code: 119075D.
• Current 2027 starts: 1 March 2027 and 2 August 2027.
• Current application deadlines: 24 February 2027 and 28 July 2027.
• The current indicative study sequence is based on Semester 1, 2026 and Swinburne notes that sequencing and unit availability can change.
• Credit transfer and RPL are assessed case by case.
• The Bachelor of Laws requires 450 hours of professional experience.
• Professional placement is subject to competitive selection.
• The additional professional placement changes the total credit requirement and typical duration.
• For international students, visa and work-right restrictions must be considered before planning any additional professional placement.
• Admission to legal practice requires further Practical Legal Training and satisfaction of the applicable non-academic admission requirements.

International Student Visa Requirements

The course is CRICOS registered under 119075D and can be used for an Australian Student visa application, subject to the applicant meeting the Department of Home Affairs requirements.

For a standard international student, the main Student visa subclass 500 requirements include:

• Hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the course when the visa is decided.
• Maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement and other applicable visa eligibility criteria.
• Meet health and character requirements where applicable.
• Provide financial-capacity evidence if required by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Follow all visa conditions.
• Study full-time and on campus for this Swinburne programme while in Australia on a Student visa.