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Cyber Security

ECU has Australia's largest cyber security research and education program and is one of the leading groups in the world. One of our academic staff is even a member of Interpol's Cyber Crime Experts Group. Think you can out hack the hackers?

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Boost your CV with a unique study experience

Considering Cybercrime or related studies but want an international experience? Study Cybercrime, Security & Intelligence in Perth and in the UK with ECU's and the University of Portsmouth's unique 4-year dual degree.

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Why study at ECU?

  • QILT - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching

    Australia's best computing skills

    Best in the country for undergraduate skills development, learning resources and student support in the Computing & Information Systems discipline.

    QILT is an independent Australian government survey.

  • The Good Universities Guide - teaching quality

    The highest quality teaching

    ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!

  • THE World University Rankings Top 100 Young

    One of the world's young guns

    We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.

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Cyber Security is a booming industry. Research predicts that the growing gap between available qualified cyber security professionals and unfulfilled positions will reach 1.8 million globally by 2022. So our cyber security courses are a great career choice!

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

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Scholarship opportunities to reduce your expenses

Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.

A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.

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Student stories

  • All the tutorials are really hands-on which is very useful

    I knew that ECU had an excellent reputation in the field of cyber security and technology studies, and so coming here for my Information Technology degree was a really easy decision to make.

    I love everything about ECU: the campus, the knowledgeable and approachable lecturers, and the friends that I've made here. During my last semester, I completed a 12-week work placement at a highly reputable company. This was highly beneficial and a great learning experience.

    Paige Chapman
  • I chose ECU because of the excellent reputation it enjoyed in the field of Cyber Security

    Having decided to study Cyber Security, I chose ECU because of the excellent reputation it has in this field. My study experience here has been great and has presented me with a number of opportunities to build my career. The lecturers at ECU are very helpful and supportive and they helped us gain the skills to make a successful transition from study to the workplace.

    Mayank Mehra
  • The experience studying online at ECU has been incredible

    The content of the units and the way it’s presented is incredibly professional and I’ve really enjoyed the course so far. I look forward to giving it my all while also working on my racing career.

    Calan Williams

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.