Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

077146A

Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)

Cyber security skills are in demand across the world. ECU is the only Australian university recognized as an International Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence. In this course youll study network security and vulnerability assessment, information security policy and governance, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. Youll also delve into network enabled devices like smartphones, tablet devices, and the Internet of Things.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Joondalup

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
70

Online

Online/Off-campus - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
70

Structure

Total Credit Points 420

Subjects

  • SCI1125 Professional Science Essentials
  • CSP1150 Programming Principles
  • MAT1252 Mathematics for Computing
  • CSI1241 Systems Analysis
  • CSG1105 Applied Communications
  • CSI1101 Computer Security
  • ENS1161 Computer Fundamentals
  • CSG1207 Systems and Database Design
  • CSI2108 Cryptographic Concepts
  • CSI2450 IoT and OT Security
  • CSP2101 Scripting Languages
  • CSG3309 IT Security Management
  • CSI3207 Network Security Fundamentals
  • CSG2344 Project Methods and Professionalism
  • CSI2107 Software Reverse Engineering
  • CSG2305 Computer Forensics
  • CSI3208 Ethical Hacking and Defence
  • MAT3120 Machine Learning and Data Visualisation
  • CSI3350 Enterprise Security and Governance
  • CSI3351 Cyber Security Incident Detection and Response
  • CSG3101 Applied Project
  • Elective Unit x 2
  • CSI3750 Professional Placement (Computing and Security)

Entry requirements

  • AQF Cert IV
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
  • Undergraduate Certificate
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.