Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)

An ACS-accredited Edith Cowan University degree in Colombo covering network security, digital forensics, malware analysis and ethical hacking.

ECUS

Awarded by

Edith Cowan University

Next intake: November 2026
LevelBachelors
Duration3 Years
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security) is an Edith Cowan University degree delivered in Colombo and accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ECU says it runs Australia's largest cyber security research and education programme and that two of its academics are members of Interpol's Cyber Crime Experts Group. The course covers network security and vulnerability assessment, information security policy and governance, digital forensics and ethical hacking. It also reflects secure computing beyond PCs, including smartphones, tablets and Internet of Things devices. Year 1 builds programming, mathematics, systems and security basics. Year 2 adds IoT and OT security, cryptographic concepts, scripting, malware analysis, digital forensics and network security. Year 3 covers enterprise security and governance, incident detection and response, ethical hacking and defence, machine learning with data visualisation, and the Applied Project, a 30-credit-point unit. ECU lists roles such as cyber security analyst, penetration tester, network security engineer, digital forensic practitioner and information security auditor.

Modules

23 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

Cyber SecurityComputer ScienceComputing

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