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Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Counter Terrorism, Security and Intelligence at Edith Cowan University offers a choice of eight major subjects and covers terrorism and international security, intelligence foundations and more. Students learn how to use technology to secure assets, protect critical and national infrastructure, and employ security management techniques. After the first year, students specialise in countering terrorism threats, graduating ready for careers in national security, intelligence and protective security.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Semester 1Offers a choice of eight majors. Year 1: Security Foundations, Intelligence Foundations, Terrorism and International Security, Security Risk
- Semester 1Physical Security, Threat Detection Systems, Building Management Systems, Information Security (Semester 2). Year 2: Radicalism and Political Extremism, Security Control Systems, plus two major units
- Semester 1Applied Intelligence, Security and Intelligence Governance, plus two major units (Semester 2). Year 3: Surveillance Systems, Intelligence Analysis, plus two major units
- Counter Intelligence, Counterterrorism, plus two major units (Semester 2). Majors available: Aviation, Criminology, Cyber Security, Data Science, Law in Business, Management, Politics, Professional Studies, or a 6-unit Psychology minor plus two electives in place of a major. A 4-year dual degree option with the University of Portsmouth (UK) is also available. Total: 3 years full time or part time equivalent, on campus at Joondalup or online
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
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 Certificate IV, 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider or equivalent, an Undergraduate Certificate, the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test, a University Preparation Course, the Indigenous University Orientation Course, or the Experience Based Entry Scheme. For international students, requirements include secondary school results.
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