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Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Effective from 01-JUL-2021 : Code W85

The Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security prepares students for university study with a particular focus on courses in the Computing and Security discipline area. The course is designed to help students build the skills and knowledge required for academic success and develop capacity and confidence as an independent learner. Students are introduced to university life at ECU and have access to course and career advice. Successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate will qualify graduates for entry into undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology and Cyber Security. The course is suitable for both recent school leavers and mature age students who have not previously studied at university.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Communicate effectively in academic contexts in preparation for an undergraduate degree in cyber security.
  2. Exercise critical thinking to investigate and solve problems relating to cyber security.
  3. Apply academic skills and techniques appropriate for the university environment.
  4. Show personal responsibility, autonomy, and judgement in defined contexts that are subject to change.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 2)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 completion or equivalent.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 0.5 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time
  • Online: Full Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Ahmed IBRAHIM

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
UCU0001Introduction to Learning Skills15
UCU0002Introduction to Academic Writing15
SCI1125Professional Science Essentials15
CSI1101Computer Security15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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