Graduate Certificate of Cyber Law

As technology continues to change, adapt and transform, so too does the risk of cyber related threats. This emerging risk creates challenges for legal and IT industries, as well as business and government. Deakins Graduate Certificate of Cyber Law trains you to meet this challenge head on.

This course provides long-lasting career benefits to all types of graduates regardless of background, for example, law graduates looking to upskill in the technical aspects of cyber security, or IT specialists wanting to understand the law and regulatory frameworks. Throughout the course youll combine complementary skills in both disciplines and cover a broad range of areas that reflect the challenges faced by cyber lawyers on a daily basis. With guidance from teachers who are leaders in the field, youll explore:

• technology law
• data security
• privacy laws and rights
• cloud computing
• digital literacy
• cyber security risks and decision-making
• legal and ethical issues in security management.

Build practical experience developing contingency planning, risk assessments, risk management and compliance standards for real businesses, and apply data protection policies and procedures to relevant case studies.

Students will be able to leverage the extensive research, industry partnerships and state-of-the-art facilities of Deakin Law School and Deakins Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI). With research in areas spanning international law, criminal justice, cyber analytics, artificial intelligence and information warfare, youll have direct access to some of the most progressive cyber law content in the world.

Whether youre aspiring to shape policy at a government level or aiming to use your knowledge of data security to be on the front line of combating cybercrime, the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Law provides you with the tools and experience you need to be a confident decision-maker and in-demand specialist.

Whether you are ready to start your application now or want to know what is involved, our video and step-by-step guide will help you understand the Deakin application process.

As an international student you can apply directly through Deakin or with the help of one of our overseas representatives. Many degrees accept applications throughout the year, with intakes in all three trimesters.

The first step is choosing which degree is right for you, and which campus you want to study at. Use Deakin’s Find a course tool to browse our study areas or use the handy search filters to find your dream degree.

Each course description will tell you its specific intake dates so you will know when to apply, how to apply as an international student and what the course entry requirements are.

Looking for help with your application? Deakin University has a number of offices as well as representatives around the world who can answer all your questions about Deakin and help you with your application.

Deakin also has a network of experienced overseas agents in various parts of the world who can help you through the application process, and provide advice and information on Deakin University and its degrees.

Students from certain regions will need to submit their application through a Deakin authorised agent. You can visit our Deakin representatives page to learn more about the countries included and find an authorised agent nearest to you.