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.

Enhance your career prospects in cybersecurity by studying online or on campus with UNE, the only university to be awarded 5 stars for Overall Experience 17 years* in a row.

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity and related computing theories and technologies, and to pursue lifelong learning via acquiring and analysing information from various sources, knowledge synthesis and reflection;
2. apply acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills to design effective computing and cybersecurity solutions;
3. communicate effectively in both oral and written form with technical and non-technical audiences to share ideas, obtain information and work effectively with others;
4. demonstrate advanced understanding of the legal, ethical and cultural context, and social and economic implications of cybersecurity threats and solutions;
5. work effectively as an individual, or as a part of a team/ team leader; and
6. demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of fundamental computing theories and technologies, including discrete mathematics and programming principles.

To qualify for admission into UNE postgraduate programs you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) bachelor degree. Check your program listing in the Course Guide for specific entry requirements.

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

• Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
• Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
• International Exchange and Study Abroad
• English Language Centre programs
• Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

• proof of completion
• photo page from passport or another birth record
• evidence of English language proficiency
• any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.