Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
Perth, Australia
BSc
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: You’ll study the Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security) at Edith Cowan University (ECU), a public university in Western Australia. ECU is the only Australian university recognised as an International Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence. The degree covers network security, vulnerability assessment, information security policy and governance, digital forensics, ethical hacking and security for network‑enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include Cyber Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensic Practitioner, Information Security Auditor and Penetration Tester, and roles in incident response, risk management, vulnerability assessment, security governance and professional compliance roles.
Cyber security skills are in demand across the world. ECU is the only Australian university recognised as an International Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.
In this course you’ll study network security and vulnerability assessment, information security policy and governance, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. You’ll also delve into network enabled devices like smartphones, tablet devices, and the Internet of Things.
Professional Recognition
Course Accredited by: Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles and techniques in the cyber security discipline to both theoretical as well as practical situations.
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement to investigate and solve problems relating to cyber security issues in digital systems and networks.
- Apply creative thinking to identify and solve cyber security challenges.
- Use digital technologies and cyber security software tools for assessing and evaluating cyber security information.
- Apply communication skills to demonstrate independence in design and analysis of cyber security solutions and presenting documented results.
- Incorporate an awareness of cross-cultural issues and demonstrate cultural and indigenous competence in professional practice in the cyber security area.
- Work collaboratively in the application of knowledge and skills to identify issues and make decisions relevant to cyber security.
- Demonstrate creativity and initiative to generate ideas for planning and implementing independent projects in the cyber security discipline.
This course prepares students for careers in the field of cybersecurity, including areas such as network security, computer forensics, information warfare and wireless security.
Possible future job titles
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.