Cyber Security

Bachelor of Computing (Cyber Security) – BComp. (Curtin) – MJRU-CYBSE

MoHE approval code: JPT/BPP(N/481/6/0823) 03/25

Location Perth and Malaysia
Study Method Full-time
Study Mode On-Campus
Intake February or July
Duration 3 Years

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About Cyber Security

Cyber security encompasses technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programmes and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access.

This course provides the skills and knowledge graduates need for a successful career in the rapidly evolving information and communications technology industry related to cyber security.

The Cyber Security course focuses on the key concepts and challenges in data and resource protection and computer software security. Students will examine the high level (cryptography theory, data access policy development and security program management) and low level (computer forensics, network intrusion detection and incident handling) practical aspects of computer security.

They will also develop skills in identifying appropriate applications for specific scenarios, with an understanding of cultural and ethical issues related to protecting individual rights.


Application Note:

Majors must be specified if student applies for CRL:
1) Computer Science
2) Cyber Security
3) Software Engineering

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Minimum English language entry requirements

ENGLISH QUALIFICATION SCORE
International English
Language Testing System (IELTS)

Overall 6.0
(no individual band below 6.0)

(L6, R6, W6, S6)
Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL)		 79 (band minimum W-21,
L-13, R-13, S-18)
SPM 1119 English C
GCE ‘A’ Level E
GCE ‘O’ Level C

Cut-off scores

QUALIFICATIONS SCORE
GCE-A Level/ STPM/ (best of 3 subjects) 8
A-Level Forecast 10
UEC (best of 5 selected subjects) 20
HKDSE 18
IB 28
IB Forecast 30
Ontario Gr 70%
ATAR (WACE/ SACE/ HSC/ VCE/ AUSMAT/ SAM/ MUFY) 80
WAUFP (CPS) 59
India/ Pakistan (CBSE) 70%
India/ Pakistan (HSC) 71%
Sri Lanka 8

Cut-off scores key:

GCE : General Certificate of Education
STPM : Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
IB : International Baccalaureate
ATAR : Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – applicable to all Australian matriculation
HKDSE : Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
India : Includes All India Senior School Certificate awarded by The Central Board of Secondary School Education (CBSE), Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Higher School Certificate (HSC) awarded by one of the State Secondary School Boards. Certificates awarded by the CBSE and the CISCE are generally considered to represent a higher level of achievement than state certificates.
Sri Lanka : GCE ‘A’ level issued by the Department of Examinations

Score Conversion for Advanced level/GCE/GCSE:
Grades awarded from 2010 onwards: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
Grades awarded up to 2009: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
AS Levels equal half of that of an Advanced Level, e.g. 3 points for an A*, 2.5 points for an A (prior to 2010)

Subject Grades Conversion for STPM : A=5, A- =4, B+ =4, B=3, B- =2, C+ = 2, C=1
The following UEC subjects are included in the aggregate of best five subject:
• Mathematics • Advance Mathematics I • Advance Mathematics II • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Business Studies • Bookkeeping and Accounts • Accounting
• Economics • History • Geography • Computing and Information Technology

Note: scores for individual prerequisites may be taken into consideration for assessment purposes.

Course Prerequisites

2021 INTAKE

  • ATAR 80
  • Mathematics (general maths), OR Mathematics Applications ATAR

2022 INTAKE onwards:

  • ATAR 80
  • Computer Science, Cyber Security major: Mathematics Methods ATAR
  • Software Engineering: Mathematics Applications ATAR

Other assessment criteria

NOTE: Mathematics is essential to meet entry

*Diploma courses without Maths e.g. TAFE Diploma of Software Development DO NOT meet entry into BSc (Computing). Make sure you look for Maths completed at the acceptable level prior to Diploma.

*Dubai Foundation in Engineering and IT satisfy Maths Method ATAR requirement

CRL Requirement

It is essential to nominate a major for CRL assessment. Syllabus must also be provided.

Applicants with lower ATAR or no Calculus can be recommended the Bachelor of Information Technology

• Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
• Australian Computer Society

Diploma applications will be treated on case to case basis.

• Cyber security analyst
• Forensic computer analyst
• Software developer
• IT analyst
• Web application developer

Cyber Security

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
Object Oriented Program Design
Introduction to Software Engineering
Linear Algebra 1
Engineering Foundations – Principles and Communication

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Unix and C Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Foundations of Computer Science
Database Systems

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Computer Communications
Operating Systems
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Data Security

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
Computer Graphics OR Penetration
Testing and Defence
Computing Topics
2 Elective units

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
Capstone Computing Project 1
Human Computer Interface
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Cyber Security Concepts

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
Capstone Computing Project 2
Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming
Cyber Security – Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling
Elective unit

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

Cyber Security – Semester 1, 2021 Intake)

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1|
Programming Design and Implementation
Introduction to Software Engineering
Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Unix and C Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
Database Systems

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Computer Communications
Operating Systems
Network Systems Design
Unix Systems Programming

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
Computing Topics
Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming
Cyber Security Concepts

Elective Units Y2 S2 (Select 1 unit from the list of elective units to the total value of 25 credits)

  • Computer Systems
  • Mobile Application Development

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography
Machine Learning
Capstone Computing Project 1

Elective Units Y3 S1 (Select 1 unit from the list of elective units to the total value of 25 credits)

  • Human Computer Interface
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
Capstone Computing Project 2
Penetration Testing and Defence
Cyber Security – Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling

Elective Units Y3 S2

  • Software Engineering Testing

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

Cyber Security – Semester 2, July 2021 Intake)

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1|
Programming Design and Implementation
Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
Database Systems
Computer Systems

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Unix and C Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to Software Engineering
Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Computer Communications
Cyber Security Concepts

Elective Units Y2 S1 (Select 1 unit from the list of elective units to the total value of 25 credits)

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Mobile Application Development

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
Capstone Computing Project 1
Network Systems Design
Operating Systems
Fundamental Concepts of Data Security

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
Computing Topics
Penetration Testing and Defence
Cyber Security – Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling
Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
Capstone Computing Project 2
Unix Systems Programming
Machine Learning
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

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