About Australian Data and Cyber Institute (ADCI)

Australian Data and Cyber Institute (ADCI) is the leading Institute of Higher Education in Western Australia specialising in Data Science and Cyber Security. ADCI is an Australian Institute of Higher Education and is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) (Provider ID: PRV14332), and is also registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) (Provider Code: 041012F).

ADCI offers students courses at the degree-level at the cusp of a new era of the technological revolution . Courses offered are in data science and cyber security, both of which offer students a great opportunity to be a part of the next wave of change.

ADCI also strives to ensure that students live in a supportive learning environment which promotes a healthy, safe and nurturing environment, with high-quality teaching, and an outstanding overall student experience. ADCI’s highly qualified academic and support staff dedicate themselves to students’ ultimate success in a rapidly changing industry. Students are encouraged to be a part of ADCI’s vision of a new technological world, in which data science and cyber security will not only reshape but also open new and exciting career opportunities for their graduates.

All courses at ADCI are offered at the institute’s modern city campus in the heart of the city of Perth, in Western Australia.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates from ADCI will display the following outcomes upon graduation:

• Problem Solving

Actively identify, apply, analyse, synthesize, conceptualise and/or evaluate knowledge that is generated by reflection, reasoning, representation, and opinions to produce an appropriate conclusion or judgement.

• System Design

Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs.

• Critical Thinking

Form independent judgements through objective analysis and evaluation of issues.

• Innovative Digital Perspectives

Understand the complexity of technological, social, and economic links between individuals, businesses, technology, and society to build innovative solutions for unexpected marketplaces.

• Teamwork

Function effectively as a member or leader in diverse and/or multicultural teams, and in multi-disciplinary settings.

• Communication

Communicate complex problems and solutions within the community and society through effective verbal, written and presentation skills.

• Professional Skills

Contextualise knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and consequent responsibilities relevant to professional practice.

• Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, societal norms and business practices.

• Lifelong Learning

Recognise the need for, and preparation for the ability to engage in, independent, life-long learning in the broadest context of change.

Campus location

ADCI’s vibrant, welcoming and cosmopolitan inner-city campus is located in Perth city on Adelaide Terrace in the Perth CBD. The building is centrally located, making it easy for students to access many services and amenities. The campus is located within five minutes walking distance to both Perth train stations and bus stops. The institute’s location is also close to major restaurants and cafés, serving as the ideal spot for student breaks and study sessions.

ADCI is located within the Free Transit Zone (FTZ) in the Perth CBD –where all bus and train services in the zone are available free of charge. The campus offers easy access to major freeway links to the North and South of Perth. ADCI is located close to Kings Park, providing students with easy access to the ferry to South Perth and Rottnest Island.

Study options

ADCI offers two bachelor’s degree-level courses, both of which are accredited by TEQSA and CRICOS. These are:

• Bachelor of Data Science (BDataSc)
• Bachelor of Cyber Security (BCybSec)

Graduates of ADCI’s Bachelor of Data Science will be able to:

• Conceptualise and design programming techniques to create databases.
• Think critically to interpret problems in big data.
• Apply creative thinking skills to core concepts in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Communicate concepts of ICT to all kinds of audiences – those well versed with the technicalities and otherwise.

Graduates of ADCI’s Bachelor of Cyber Security will be able to:

• Design robust cyber security systems incorporating best practices.
• Use research skills to evaluate cyber security practices to explore future Information and Communication Technology (ICT) landscapes for vulnerabilities and threats.