Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing

With data breaches and cyber attacks occurring more and more often, companies are investing heavily in cybersecurity measures. Professionals with knowledge of cybersecurity and data protection are in high demand. If you’re interested in working in cybersecurity but have no IT or computer science background, the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing will put you on the right track.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing with UNE?
One of the most important fields of study in Australia and internationally today is cybersecurity. With the rise of cloud computing and remote work, and the sophistication and increased frequency of cyber attacks, there has been a growing recognition for the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals.

The Australian Government has heavily invested in Australia’s national intelligence and cyber capabilities over the next 10 years, creating significant career opportunities in the cybersecurity industry.

At UNE, our specialist cybersecurity courses prepare you to work in this in-demand and highly skilled field.

The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing will give you a solid foundation, helping you to graduate with an in-depth knowledge and advanced understanding of the theoretical foundations of cybersecurity, as well as a range of technologies used in the field.

Build your skills in computing and cybersecurity. With UNE, you can set your path to becoming a professional in the essential and growing field of cyber attack identification and prevention.

What makes our course different?
UNE’s Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing will ensure you graduate ready to work within Australia or internationally in the one of the highest growing employment sectors worldwide.

• Gain immediately applicable knowledge to work in cybersecurity.
• Tailor your studies to match your career goals by selecting from a range of relevant units, including information privacy, network security, cloud security, cryptography, ethical hacking and more.
• Develop your problem-solving skills to design effective computing and cybersecurity solutions.
• Expand your project management skills if you choose to focus on the management of cybersecurity, privacy and prevention plans.
• Progress your studies with the Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity or the full Master of Cybersecurity programs.
• Choose between studying on campus or online, full-time or part-time, allowing you to balance your studies with your other commitments.

By choosing UNE, you will be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.