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Cybersecurity, Dual Degrees & Student Life at Edith Cowan University
What does it take to thrive in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields in the world? In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki heads to Perth’s Edith Cowan University to uncover the answer with Elliott, a current student of the Bachelor of Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence.
Elliott’s story is as global as it is inspiring — with roots in Spain, Italy and England, he discovered his passion for coding early and, thanks to a high school teacher who nudged him towards cybersecurity, found his way into one of ECU’s flagship programs. From competing in Australia’s national high school hacking competition (PECAN) to now running parts of it, Elliott shares how those early challenges shaped his career path.
We dive deep into:
The ECU Advantage: why the university has become a leader in cybersecurity education and what makes its teaching style stand out.
Hackathons & Capture the Flag: how safe environments help students learn to think like hackers — without the risk of ending up on the wrong side of the law.
Global Opportunities: Elliott’s upcoming exchange to Portsmouth in the UK as part of ECU’s dual degree program, plus his New Colombo Plan–funded study experience in Japan.
Student Life in Perth: what it’s like to study at ECU’s leafy Joondalup campus (and the upcoming new city campus), balancing lectures with part-time work, and making the most of Perth’s lifestyle and lower cost of living.
Advice for Future Students: from course research tips to embracing different problem-solving styles, Elliott reflects on what kind of students might thrive in cybercrime and how to navigate the challenges of choosing the “right” degree.
This is more than a story about cybersecurity — it’s about opportunity, curiosity, and the confidence to explore pathways you might never have considered. Whether you’re a high schooler intrigued by IT, a parent curious about what the future holds for your child, or simply fascinated by how universities are preparing students for tomorrow’s challenges, this episode is packed with insights.
This podcast is brought to you by Choosing Your Uni - our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free. Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, Choosing Your Uni is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university. Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on YouTube, and we've supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them.
You can contact us via email at [email protected].
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By Choosing Your Uni 👍What does it take to thrive in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields in the world? In this episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki heads to Perth’s Edith Cowan University to uncover the answer with Elliott, a current student of the Bachelor of Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence.
Elliott’s story is as global as it is inspiring — with roots in Spain, Italy and England, he discovered his passion for coding early and, thanks to a high school teacher who nudged him towards cybersecurity, found his way into one of ECU’s flagship programs. From competing in Australia’s national high school hacking competition (PECAN) to now running parts of it, Elliott shares how those early challenges shaped his career path.
We dive deep into:
The ECU Advantage: why the university has become a leader in cybersecurity education and what makes its teaching style stand out.
Hackathons & Capture the Flag: how safe environments help students learn to think like hackers — without the risk of ending up on the wrong side of the law.
Global Opportunities: Elliott’s upcoming exchange to Portsmouth in the UK as part of ECU’s dual degree program, plus his New Colombo Plan–funded study experience in Japan.
Student Life in Perth: what it’s like to study at ECU’s leafy Joondalup campus (and the upcoming new city campus), balancing lectures with part-time work, and making the most of Perth’s lifestyle and lower cost of living.
Advice for Future Students: from course research tips to embracing different problem-solving styles, Elliott reflects on what kind of students might thrive in cybercrime and how to navigate the challenges of choosing the “right” degree.
This is more than a story about cybersecurity — it’s about opportunity, curiosity, and the confidence to explore pathways you might never have considered. Whether you’re a high schooler intrigued by IT, a parent curious about what the future holds for your child, or simply fascinated by how universities are preparing students for tomorrow’s challenges, this episode is packed with insights.
This podcast is brought to you by Choosing Your Uni - our mission is to make choosing a subject area, and an institution, fun, easy and stress-free. Our AI-powered platform unearths fields of study and institutions that match your interests and goals, with detailed information helping you to dig into career options, day-in-the-life scenarios, Open Days, extracurricular options, support services and much much more. No more endless Google searches, Choosing Your Uni is your one-stop-shop for navigating the journey to university. Since 2017, our independent, unbiased content has been viewed millions of times on YouTube, and we've supported tens of thousands of students to make the right decision on which degree, and institution, is best suited to them.
You can contact us via email at [email protected].