The Australian Data and Cyber Institute (ADCI) is a contemporary school offering two degree programmes - a Bachelor of Data Science and a Bachelor of Cyber Security. The hyper-focus on these emerging industries helps ensure that the school offers the very best quality in education – all resources are directed at ensuring these degrees are among the best in the world in the data science and cyber security fields.
ADCI recognizes the growing importance of cyber security, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to tackle the evolving challenges faced by individuals and organizations. The institute’s strong industry connections open doors to internships, networking opportunities and exposure to real-world scenarios, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional application.
Each course lasts for three years and takes place at the institute’s Perth CBD campus. The inner-city location offers students exciting opportunities for collaboration with local businesses, as well as a vibrant student lifestyle with plenty of bars, restaurants, and cultural attractions to balance life alongside studies.
Perth is a vibrant and welcoming city, making ADCI an excellent choice for international students. There are many options for accommodation close to the campus, to suit a range of budgets.
The campus is equipped with the latest professional-standard equipment and software, along with other contemporary learning resources. Students are given all the support they need to succeed.
ADCI’s focus on excellence in student-centric learning ensures that students can graduate with both a degree and a range of enhanced attributes. Graduates are fully prepared to not only be a part of the next wave of change within data science and cyber security, but to be at the forefront of the industry for years to come.
CRICOS: 04102F
Graduates from ADCI will display the following outcomes upon graduation:
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.
Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs.
Form independent judgements through objective analysis and evaluation of issues.
Understand the complexity of technological, social, and economic links between individuals, businesses, technology, and society to build innovative solutions for unexpected marketplaces.
Function effectively as a member or leader in diverse and/or multicultural teams, and in multi-disciplinary settings.
Communicate complex problems and solutions within the community and society through effective verbal, written and presentation skills.
Contextualise knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and consequent responsibilities relevant to professional practice.
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, societal norms and business practices.
Recognise the need for, and preparation for the ability to engage in, independent, life-long learning in the broadest context of change.
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.
A$25,200 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
A$18,610 Living costs Source: Study in Australia
A$9,600 To live on campus Source: Study in Australia
ADCI offers students the convenience of flexible entry options and various study pathways. Entrance requirements for admission to one of the two bachelor’s degree courses include one or more of the following:
English proficiency
International applicants hailing from countries where English is not the first or native language need to provide evidence of minimum proficiency in one of the following ways:
Don’t meet the minimum entry requirements? Contact the admissions team to discuss alternative arrangements.
ADCI offers a curriculum which has been developed with both industry-experts and academic leaders to follow the latest trends in Data Science and Cyber Security. This provides international students with relevant and practical skills to become industry-ready and seek to advance collective knowledge and understanding through a commitment to free intellectual enquiry and scholarship.
Both of ADCI’s bachelor’s degrees are high-quality courses designed to be future-oriented, with an emphasis on the changing challenges and opportunities of the digital era. The courses offer students a focused and specialised learning experience, incorporating the following features:
ADCI has a commitment to producing successful, knowledgeable, and highly employable graduates who are capable of adapting to the changing needs of business, industry and government in a global digital environment.
ADCI has a dedicated student services team available to assist students with academic and other issues. Students may receive attention from dedicated student support officers or discuss their concerns in greater depth with the student support services team.
Teaching staff at ADCI are available for a minimum of an hour per week for each unit of study they teach to provide specific support to learners, including face-to-face delivery.
The ADCI Orientation Program provides international students with information on student visa requirements, living and studying in the country, and assimilating into studying at ADCI and Australia. The student services orientation presentation is also available at any time via the ADCI Learning Management System (Canvas).
The student services team also assist international students with airport pickups, accommodation transfers and referrals to the Australian Homestay Network (AHN), which offers comprehensive homestay placement services. Student safety and wellbeing is the utmost importance at ADCI.
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.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
