Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

seCurity & Computing
Recognised as a leader in cyber security research, our Security
and computing courses offer an extensive range of majors and
units across a variety of fascinating subjects. Flexible courses
and world-class technology, combined with our Work Integrated
learning program, which is supported by close industry links,
provide Ecu students with endless possibilities within Australia,
as well as internationally.
eCu SeCurity And ComputinG StudentS reCeive A
free netbook
We are committed to ensuring all Security and Computing
students have access to the latest technologies so they can reach
their potential within their chosen course. This is why, if you enrol
as a full-time student, you are eligible to receive a free Netbook
computer to use in your first year of study. And, if you continue
with your degree, it will be yours to keep for free.
A heAd StArt throuGh work
inteGrAted leArninG
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program provides high
achieving students in most courses with work placement
opportunities within local industry. ECU partners up students who
“The Ecu campus is fantastic and the
lecturers are great.”
I’ve always been fascinated by the subject of security. And
these days, it’s becoming more and more important in our
society. That’s why I chose to study Counter Terrorism
Security and Intelligence at ECU. I’m impressed by the
extensive knowledge of all the lecturers and their ability to
challenge your thinking whilst still keeping you focused on
what’s important.
Emma Downing
Ecu counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence student
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have excelled in their studies, with State and Local Governments,
major financial institutions and local industries, to ensure they are
entering the workforce as smoothly as possible and with a solid
foundation from which they can launch their career.
eCu’S SeCAu SeCurity reSeArCh Centre
ECU’s secau Security and Research Centre is recognised as an
Australian Computer Society (ACS) Centre of Expertise (COE).
The Centre allows students in the broad security discipline to
participate in cross-disciplinary research projects within various
study areas, including engineering, information and computer
science, psychology, and law and justice. This collaboration
increases the likelihood of discovering and tackling the key
security questions that lie ahead, and encourages students to take
a broader, more open-minded perspective to security issues.
world-ClASS fACilitieS
Our computer and security science labs have the latest
equipment and facilities for the conduct of traditional computer
science and IT degrees. Several specialist labs can also be found
for networking, games programming and simulation, computer
security and digital forensics.