This major focuses on the key concepts and challenges in data protection and computer software security.

You will examine both the high- and low-level practical aspects of computer security. 

High-level aspects include cryptography theory, data access policy development and security program management. 

Low-level aspects include computer forensics, network intrusion detection and incident handling.

Graduates have the skills to identify and implement appropriate applications for specific scenarios, as well as an understanding of issues related to the protection of individual rights.

This degree is designed to prepare you for careers in computing. 

As such, Curtin works closely with industry partners to optimise course content and provide final-year placement opportunities to suitable students.

If you are seeking a career in computing, this course is designed for you. 

You'll learn industry-standard coding with enough hands-on experience to be job-ready while also gaining the theory that will enable you to keep pace with the rapid technological change.

This major sits within the Bachelor of Computing. Therefore, you will apply for the Bachelor of Computing to apply for this major.

• Passport
• English Language Proficiency Evidence
• Visa Documents (if applicable)
• Academic Transcript
• CV/Resume (Not applicable for SLIIT - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - applicants)

Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent)

Essential course prerequisites

Mathematics. Calculus is desirable.

India:

• Indian School Certificate (ISC): 60% from the best four subjects and at least 60% in English or separate evidence of English competence
• All India Senior School Certificate/ Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination: 60% in the best four subjects and at least 60% in English or separate evidence of English competence
• Higher Secondary School Certificate: 65% in the best five subjects

China:

• Gao Kao: 67% of the overall maximum score, or a grade of 322/480,402/600, 503/750, 543/810 or 603/900

OR 

• successful completion of the first year of a four or five-year Bachelor's degree at a recognised University or authorised degree-granting institution, separate evidence of English competence is required.

Iran:

• Successful completion of the first year of a four-year Bachelor's degree at a Section 1 Higher Education institution listed on AEI CEP, separate evidence of English competence is required.

Computer Science & IT (Diploma of Information Technology) 

The Diploma of Information Technology pathways into Curtin University’s

• Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science (Data Science)
• Bachelor of Computing