Bachelor of Computing (Cyber Security)

Curtin University Malaysia

Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jul

Tuition Fees

RM84,792

Course Structure

  • Programming Design and Implementation
  • Introduction to Software Engineering
  • Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
  • Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM
  • Unix and C Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
  • Database Systems
  • Computer Communications
  • Operating Systems
  • Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography
  • Unix Systems Programming
  • Computing Topics
  • Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming
  • Cyber Security Concepts
  • Elective Units*

Elective Units*

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Computer Systems
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Software Engineering Concepts
  • Mobile Cloud Computing
  • Machine Learning
  • Capstone Computing Project 1
  • Elective Units**
  • Capstone Computing Project 2
  • Penetration Testing and Defence
  • Cyber Security - Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling
  • Elective Units***

Elective Units**

  • Object Oriented Software Engineering
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Software Engineering Testing
  • Human Computer Interface

Elective Units***

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Computer Systems
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Software Engineering Concept

Entry Requirements

  • GCE-A Level/STPM/(best of 3 subjects): 8
  • A Level Forecast: 8
  • UEC (best of 5 selected subjects): 20
  • HKDSE: 18
  • IB: 28
  • 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:
    • 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
  • It is essential to nominate a major for CRL assessment. Syllabus must also be provided.
  • IELTS: Overall 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0) (L6, R6, W6, S6)
  • TOEFL: 79 (band minimum W-21, L-13, R-13, S-18)
  • SPM 1119 English: C
  • A Level: E
  • O Level: C

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM84,792

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM84,492

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