Selecting the right course to study can be difficult. But if you already know the discipline you’re interested in, the next step left is determining which university fits your academic goals and career ambitions. If sports science or cybersecurity are fields you are interested in, here are some reasons why you should further your education with Edith Cowan University (ECU).
1. Amongst the Top 14 Universities in Australia
University rankings are a part of a significant deciding factors in the selection process. They offer students an objective indication of the education quality of a university. Edith Cowan University ranks amongst the top 14 universities in Australia. With more than 31,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, ECU provides students with an environment that allows them to develop a truly global perspective. Its world-class research approach also makes it a top choice for undergraduates.
2. All-Rounded Sports Curriculum
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in sports, be it as an exercise physiologist or a strength and conditioning coach, an exercise and sports science degree with Edith Cowan University will be beneficial .
Ranked among the top 6 universities in Australia for sports-related subjects, ECU’s sports science degree is taught by an experienced team of lecturers and certified personal trainers. Students will be exposed to various aspects of sports science topics such as human nutrition, psychology of sports, exercise and health, and performance analysis that will prepare them for a professional career in the coaching or health and wellness industry.
On top of that, the sports science degree has a mandatory Exercise and Sports Practicum where students are involved in activities such as designing personalised exercise training programmes and organising large-scale sports events, like group exercise workouts, students learn the practical skills necessary to build a successful career in sports.
3. Designated Academic Centre for Cyber Security Excellence (ACCSE)
Aiming to become a penetration tester or malware analyst? For those who aspire to work in the exciting world of cyber security, you will be glad to know that ECU is one of the only two universities that is designated as an Academic Centre for Cyber Security Excellence (ACCSE) by the Australian Government. What this means is that ECU has demonstrated high-level cyber security education and training competencies and research capabilities through its specialised courses for undergraduate students.
The cybersecurity degree programme offered at PSB Academy in partnership with ECU is designed with the industry demands in mind. By the end of the programme, students can expect to learn up-to-date skills and practical know-how to tackle present-day cyber challenges. Students can also look forward to learning the different aspects of cyber security such as network security, vulnerability assessment, information security policy and governance.
4. Dedicated STEM Facilities
PSB Academy’s STEM Wing facilities offer students pursuing a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education the opportunity to learn in high-tech laboratories. Located within its City Campus in Marina Square, the integrated space offers students a range of cutting-edge facilities, from 3D video and metabolic cart in the sports science lab to computer labs installed with Python, OSForensics, Autopsy and others.
“With the addition of these advanced equipment and facilities, we hope to elevate STEM education and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all our students during their time at PSB Academy,” states Derrick Chang, CEO of PSB Academy.
Explore Edith Cowan University Programmes with PSB Academy
With PSB Academy, you can explore programmes created in partnership with Edith Cowan University. Through this partnership, students do not have to travel abroad to Australia to study but can do so right in the heart of Singapore. Study at our STEM Wing, where our students enrolled in our sports science and cybersecurity courses will be exposed to hands-on practical sessions that stimulate the real working world.
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