Students who successfully complete Diploma (Year 2)* are eligible for direct entry into the second year of the respective bachelor degree at ECU.
*Exclude Social Science and Biomedical Science.
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Explore our programs
Bachelor of Computer Science
Focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of computer science, and prepares students for careers in the fields of computing and software development.
Bachelor of Information Technology
Focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of information technology, and prepares students for careers in the fields of information technology, IT management and cyber security.
Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
Focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of cyber security across a range of fundamental areas, such as network security and vulnerability assessment, information security policy and governance, digital forensics, and ethical hacking.
What you’re getting
Gain direct entry to ECU
Flexible trimester system
With 3 intakes per time (February, June and October), you can fast-track your studies and complete a one year program in only eight months. Part-time enrolment options are also available. Diploma of Health Science (Year 2) has two intakes per year: February and July.
More individualised classroom interaction
Lecture groups have a maximum of 50 students, although most classes average between 25 and 35 students. Lectures are complemented by group tutorials and workshops, ensuring you receive a high level of attention from your lecturers.
FEE-HELP Available
ECC is an approved Higher Education Provider and can offer FEE-HELP to eligible students to assist them in the payment of all or part of their tuition fees.
Located on ECU campuses
ECC is located on the Joondalup Campus West of Edith Cowan University. The Campus is 15 minutes walk from the Joondalup train station. A free bus service is also available to take you directly to the campus. ECC’s diploma programs are taught on Joondalup Campus West.
Access to ECU facilities
ECC is located in Building 80, ECU Joondalup Campus West. Students have access to ECU libraries, eLabs, medical facilities, cafes, sport facilities, security service and many more.
Gain an edge in cyber security
As a recognised leader in Cyber Security research, ECU was named by the Australian Federal Government as one of only two Academic Centres of Cyber Security Excellence (ACCSE). ECU’s Joondalup Campus is also home to the head office of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre.
All our computing programs are developed in consultation with the IT industry, so all courses are relevant and cutting-edge in their field. Our cyber security research and education team is the best in Australia and ranked in the top 10 globally.
Pursue your career in the southern hemisphere’s biggest Cyber Security university training centre. Gain firsthand experience in cyber operations and technology, as well as responding to cyber security threats. Contact us now and we’ll show you how to get started.
Whatever your plan, we’ve got you
Our diplomas are delivered in a supportive environment, where small classes and high levels of student-teacher interaction are designed to set you up to succeed. Enquire at ECC today.
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