An Edith Cowan College pathway diploma in computing and IT that leads into the second year of ECU Computer Science and Cyber Security degrees.
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Edith Cowan College
The Diploma of Science (Computing/IT) is an Edith Cowan College (ECC) programme taught on the ECU Sri Lanka campus and listed for Kandy as well. It prepares students for computing, information technology and cyber security study at university level. Year 1 covers communication skills, introductory computing and programming, project management, mathematics, English language enhancement and intercultural studies. Year 2 introduces computer science, software engineering, computer security and information technology through units such as systems analysis, programming principles, mathematics for computing, systems and database design, computer fundamentals and computer security. ECC states that ECU computing courses were developed with the IT industry and carry the Australian Computer Society's highest level of accreditation (Level 1). The diploma provides a pathway into ECU's Computer Science and Cyber Security degrees, with first-year equivalence and direct progression into the second year after successful completion. A minimum 50% pass is needed in all units. Each year is 8 units and takes 8 to 12 months.
Sri Lankan O/L: a minimum of 5 S passes, or equivalent UK O Level results (for example 3 passes at grade D of the old system or grade 3 of the new system, or 4 passes at grade E / grade 2).
Students must be at least 16 on the programme start date (domestic). International students must be over 18.
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Level
diploma
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Location
Colombo, Kandy
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