Overview

Computing (Cyber Security) at Curtin University focuses on the key concepts and challenges of data protection, digital security, and software system defence, ensuring you graduate ready to safeguard organisations in an increasingly connected world.

You’ll explore both the high‑level and low‑level aspects of cyber security. At a strategic level, you’ll study cryptography theory, data access policy development, and security program management. At a technical level, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in computer forensics, network intrusion detection, and incident response.

Career:

This degree equips you with the skills to protect digital systems and data. By acquiring expertise in risk management, encryption, and network security, you will be prepared for careers in fields such as IT security, cybersecurity consulting, and digital forensics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data communications & network management

Cloud computing

Operating systems

Unix systems programming

Database systems

Cyber crimes & security enhanced programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

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More details

Application close two weeks before orientation.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Disciplines

Cyber Security

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 0100817

Completion of GCE A-Levels from a UK examination authority (Cambridge, Edexcel or equivalent) and achieve the required aggregate as specified in table 1. Evidence of English competency must be provided.

OR

Completion of the Curtin University foundation program (Information Technology Engineering; Business streams).

OR

Any other alternative qualification recognised by Curtin University.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9484 AUD / year

≈ 9484 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8718 AUD / year

≈ 8718 AUD / year

Living costs

Colombo

Sri Lanka

61275 - 89166 LKR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Colombo

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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