Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

    Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

    Duration0.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 20,511 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

    About

    Become a leader in cyber security, equipped with new and exciting ways to meet the security challenges of the future.

    This six month program aims to create specialists with a deep understanding of cyber security’s impact on every aspect of modern life, and to empower cyber security leaders for a resilient, more productive digital future.

    You'll undertake four advanced level courses covering a range of key topics. You'll learn about the major cyber security challenges facing the world and a range of responses, including technical, policy, organisational, governance and geopolitical.

    You'll gain integrated learning experience and advance your professional network by working with a cohort with diverse backgrounds from technology, business, mathematics and humanities, unique to UQ.

    As a result, you'll be equipped to look at the field from a different angle, ask bigger questions, and find new and exciting ways to tackle real and emerging cyber security threats.

    It’s estimated that Australia will need an additional 18,000 cyber security professionals by 2026, so in partnership with industry experts, UQ has developed the first program to genuinely address the interdisciplinary nature of this field, while meeting the need for deep technical specialisation in core areas.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 87

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Cyber risk and governance consultant
    • Penetration tester
    • Cyber security analyst
    • IT security specialist
    • Cyber security designer
    • Risk and compliance analyst
    • Cloud infrastructure engineer
    • Incident response manager
    • Cyber security policy officer
    • Domain security architect
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    20,511 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150

    Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

    University of Queensland

    University of Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane