Bachelor of Science (Security)
Course code E72
This course develops a student's knowledge and skills in physical protection design and management.
The course emphasizes the diagnosis of security concerns through a risk approach. Then the development of the security strategy applying theories and principles of security before commissioning and ongoing management of the protection solution. It is supported by appropriate studies in technology, law and ethics.
Entry requirements
70 Indicative ATAR
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
E72
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $9,200
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
E72
CRICOS code
030825K
Fees
International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $34,050
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
Students are required to complete 16 Core units, an 8 unit major, or a 6-unit Minor (selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator) and 2 Elective units. For Students who are applying for the Work Integrated Learning placement option will undertake CSI3345 in Year 3 Semester 2 instead of SCY3506, MAN3612 and the 2 Electives, and students undertaking Work Integrated Learning will not be able to undertake a major, they will undertake the minor option.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| SCY1118 | Security Foundations | 15 |
| SCY2212 | Security Risk | 15 |
| SCI1125 | Professional Science Essentials | 15 |
| CSI2102 | Information Security | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| SCY1103 | Physical Security | 15 |
| SCY2107 | Threat Detection Systems | 15 |
| SCP1134 | Foundations of Physics | 15 |
| CSG1105 | Applied Communications | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCY2108 | Security Control Systems | 15 |
| SCP2343 | Intermediate Physics | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCY1108 | Building Management Systems | 15 |
| LAW2605 | Security and the Law | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| MAN3612 | Project Management | 15 |
| SCY2109 | Surveillance Systems | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| SCY3506 | Counter Intelligence | 15 |
| CSI3207 | Network Security Fundamentals | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
Students who ARE undertaking a Work Integrated Learning Placement
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI3207 | Network Security Fundamentals | 15 |
| SCY2109 | Surveillance Systems | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| CSI3345 | Work Experience Project | 60 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Students have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry
partner.Attendance requirements
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time
study.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Assimilate a broad discipline of scientific knowledge to various protection situations to overcome facility insecurity.
- Construct purposeful communication in a variety of formats to achieve discipline outcomes in a professional context.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement towards own learning and professional practice in supporting the protection of assets.
- Review reliable sources and resources to investigate how different cultural attitudes and values impact the fields protective security.
- Think creatively to identify the needs of diverse stakeholders to generate innovative solutions to professional problems.
- Use technology to access, evaluate and communicate complex protective security solutions from multiple and diverse sources.
- Use structured scientific thinking processes to analyse, conceptualise and solve complex facilities security problems.
- Work collaboratively to recognise the way in which beliefs and values of others influence the pursuit of societal wellbeing.
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $9,200 *
* Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $34,050 *
* International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Graduates will be well-equipped for a career in the broad domain of security. Suitable areas of employment include: corporate security, security engineering, government security, defence, intelligence, private sector security, strategic critical facilities, security consultancies, financial institutions security and major security organisations.
Possible future job titles
Security Manager, Corporate Security Manager, Security Consultant, Security Engineer, Critical Infrastructure Manager, Organisational Security Manager, Security Systems Manager, Security Analyst, Security Auditor, Risk and Security Manager
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