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Diploma of Science and Information Technology

ECC is your entry to a Cyber Security Degree, no matter your ATAR

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Rest assured that you can be offered a place at ECC, regardless of results or ATAR. Complete an IT diploma at Edith Cowan College (ECC) and you’ll gain direct entry into Year-2 of your IT or Cyber Security degree at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

Apply now to secure your place at ECC. FEE-HELP available.

Explore our programs

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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