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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)

Course code: #Y89

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $35,700 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    077146A

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 04-February-2022 2022-02-04
Winter-July 30-June-2022 2022-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)

Focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of cyber security across a range of fundamental areas, such as network security and vulnerability assessment, information security policy and governance, digital forensics, and ethical hacking.

Students will gain a solid grounding in conventional computer and network security concepts and skills. 

In addition, the course is designed to meet the changing landscape of secure computing, which involves not only computers, but also network enabled devices such as smartphones, tablet devices, and Internet of Things (IoT).

Work Experience option

Students have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner, equivalent to one semester of full-time study.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12 - 13 weeks.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,900

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,792
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,200
Tuition 1 person $35,700

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

70
17
listening
17
writing
17
speaking
17
reading

PTE

52
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The Academic English Program (AEP) is designed for students who plan to study at an Australian university or who are interested in developing academic reading, writing, listening and communication skills. 

It is taught in 10 week terms, with start dates approximately every five weeks.

It is designed to improve your English and study skills, enabling you to be successful in your diploma and PQP courses at ECC as well as under or postgraduate programs at ECU. 

No further English testing is required (except for Nursing and other higher English course requirements). Therefore, with a minimum of 65%, you are able to graduate to the next AEP level or your designated course.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their English language proficiency before they enter an ECC program.

English language proficiency can be determined by submitting evidence of Year 12 studies or IELTS Test scores, or Pearson English Test scores or equivalent as shown in the table below.

                                                                                             Undergraduate English package guide
Entry requirements (IELTS Score)Duration
IELTS 4.0AE 1 - 10 weeks
IELTS 4.5AE 2 - 10 weeks
IELTS 5.0AE 3 - 10 weeks
IELTS 5.5AE 4 - 10 weeks

Academic background and requirement

There is no formal prerequisite for this course.

China

National College Entrance Exam (Gao Kao) OR

Successful completion of one year of tertiary study           A minimum of 65.6% of the overall score

India:

Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent   65%

Iran: 

High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe)  12/20

Pathway providers

Successfully completing a pathway program at Edith Cowan College (ECC) can help you enter some ECU courses.

The Diploma of Science (Computing / IT) introduces students to the discipline areas of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Internet Technology, Computer Security, Information Technology and other emerging areas.

If you have Completed Year 12 or the equivalent in your country, and studied 8 university equivalent units over 2 or 3 trimesters, it's Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.

It's Direct Entry into Year 2 at ECU and you can choose a range of courses offered by the School of Science at ECU.

Career opportunities

  • Cyber Security Analyst,
  • Cyber Security Officer,
  • Technical IT Security Officer,
  • Network Security Engineer,
  • Digital Forensic Practitioner (Acquisition and Analysis),
  • Information Security Auditor,
  • Information Security Analyst,
  • Security Consultant,
  • Software Auditor,
  • Systems Administrator (Security),
  • Information Security Officer,
  • Penetration Tester

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