Overview

Cyber Security Major (B Comp) from Curtin University will equip you with high-level knowledge of computer systems and processes involved in software development and maintenance.

It covers aspects of modern computing, commencing with fundamental programming and theoretical knowledge, and followed by a specialisation in computer science, cyber security or software engineering.

You'll use C and Java as the tools for learning core concepts such as object orientation and algorithms. Linux skills are taught throughout the course, starting with the basics and progressing to advanced topics.

Curtin collaborates with industry partners to optimise course content and provide final-year placement opportunities to suitable students.

Students that perform well in the first year of this course can apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Computing) honours degree course. (Note that acceptance is not automatic.)

Careers

Computer programmer

IT professional

Computer security professional

Software engineer/developer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts of Data Security

Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM

Software Engineering

Programming Design and Implementation

Data Structures and Algorithms

Unix and C Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline:

For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date.

All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miri, Malaysia
Singapore, Singapore
Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 104 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS 0100817

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or

Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

This course has a minimum ATAR of 80

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41012 AUD / year

≈ 41012 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9000 AUD / year

≈ 9000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

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Australia
Malaysia
Singapore

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