Bachelor of Computer Science

An ACS-accredited Edith Cowan University computing degree in Colombo with Software Engineering and Cyber Security specialisations after a shared first year.

ECUS

Awarded by

Edith Cowan University

Next intake: November 2026
LevelBachelors
Duration3 Years
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Bachelor of Computer Science is an Edith Cowan University degree taught in Colombo. It is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and prepares graduates for computing and software development roles. All students share a foundation year covering programming principles, mathematics for computing, systems analysis, computer fundamentals, database design, applied communications and computer security. From the second year students follow either the Software Engineering pathway or the Cyber Security pathway, with units such as data structures, object-oriented programming in C++ and artificial intelligence alongside the specialist content. The final year includes distributed systems, programming languages and paradigms, and the Applied Project, which is a 30-credit-point unit. Software Engineering students study software testing and architecture, while Cyber Security students study ethical hacking and machine learning with data visualisation. ECU lists careers such as software engineer, application developer, mobile application developer, systems analyst and project manager.

Modules

38 modules
SCI1125Professional Science Essentials
CSP1150Programming Principles
MAT1252Mathematics for Computing
CSI1241Systems Analysis
CSG1105Applied Communications
CSI1101Computer Security
ENS1161Computer Fundamentals
CSG1207Systems and Database Design

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Direct entry (any one of)
  • GCE A/L (Sri Lankan, UK or equivalent): a score of 5 from a minimum of two and a maximum of three A Level subjects. Local A/L points: A=5, B=4, C=3, S=1. UK A Level points: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.
  • AQF Level 5: a completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from a recognised institution, including the Edith Cowan College diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
  • AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV or equivalent): successful completion of the ECC Foundation Program, ECC Diploma Year 1 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirement (any one of)
  • IELTS Academic: overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0 (results valid for about 2 years).
  • TOEFL iBT (or Home Edition) or paper-based: 70, with no individual score below 17.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 52, with no score below 50.
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced: overall 169, with no band below 169.
  • Completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a 50% plus pass in ELACS.
  • Grade C (credit pass) in English at Sri Lankan GCE O/L or A/L, completed within 5 years of the course start. Other evidence of English proficiency may be accepted by the admissions team.
International applicants

International students check the ECU secondary school results page for the equivalent of their qualification, as referred to on the ECU Sri Lanka website.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 172,000per year
Application feeLKR 10,000

International students

USD 1,130per year
Application feeUSD 50
2026 international unit price, per unit; tuition is paid in advance of each trimester.

Payment options

Online payment through the student payment pages.
Telegraphic transfer, the preferred method for international students (USD).
Bank cheque or draft, paid at a Sampath Bank branch using the campus deposit slip.
Credit card in person or online, with a 3% administration fee.
Direct deposit or online transfer to the campus bank account.
Cash at the campus, with the receipt kept for reference.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

3 Years

Location

Colombo

Fees

LKR 172,000 ยท Local

USD 1,130 ยท International

See fees & scholarships

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringCyber SecurityComputing

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