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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Best in the country for undergraduate skills development, learning resources and student support in the Computing & Information Systems discipline.
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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!
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.
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!
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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Experience Cyber Security at ECU.
Cyber Security - Security Operations Centre
Cyber Security Building Entrance
Cyber Security Training Room
Cyber Security - Security Operations Centre Training Room
Security Research Institute lab
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.
Do you have any questions about the Cyber Security study discipline?
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.
Being part of such a diverse community makes it magical
The environment and vibe at ECU encourages you to put in more effort. I strongly recommend living on campus in the ECU village. Being surrounded by students from all over the world and being part of such a diverse community makes it magical. I'm halfway through my degree, but I can already say that ECU has offered me the resources and circumstances to succeed.
The lecturers at ECU are lifelong professionals who have extensive experience in the subjects they are teaching
During my study I've found that the lecturers at ECU are lifelong professionals who have extensive experience in the subjects they are teaching, rather than just an academic background. This makes the lectures very interesting, as we get to learn about real world issues and solutions. There are many opportunities for developing important contacts within the industry. Representing the university at two major industry conferences allowed me to develop critical networks in Federal and State law enforcement, and private industry.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
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.
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 for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
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.