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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 18 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. According to recent reports in the Australian Financial Review, and based on data from AustCyber, Australia needs an extra 5000 cybersecurity workers each year to avoid a massive shortfall by 2030. 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

  • There are fantastic opportunities to learn and grow and it looks great on your resume! 

    One of the things I didn't know before I started my course was the plethora of opportunities ECU provides to students – from networking events to volunteering opportunities. It has been the most valuable aspect for me and helped me get involved with running and attending different workshops to spread knowledge about cyber security and to learn about what it's like working within the industry.

    Soumita Kale
  • I consciously chose ECU because its offering was unique

    I've always been interested in Intelligence and was delighted when I found ECU's Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence course. I chose ECU because its offering was unique. The lecturers for the Bachelor of Counterterrorism, Security and Intelligence are also world-class. They have each had successful careers in intelligence and/or security, and are truly passionate about their subject areas.

  • 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 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.