Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

Studying entirely online, you'll have the flexibility to undertake tasks where and when it suits your personal circumstances. The degree is completed over 1.3 years part-time and delivered in focused blocks, helping you maintain momentum through regular achievement of milestones.

With a curriculum informed by the University's ongoing partnerships with the Defence, Science and Technology group, Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre and AustCyber–and mentoring provided by our own world-class cyber security researchers–the degree will give you:

• a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of complex cyber security needs and considerations across multiple industries
• high-level real-world technical skills
• a sound grasp of cyber security policy and governance considerations–social, legal and commercial
• the ability to analyse and evaluate relevant data and technology
• the interpersonal skills to effectively communicate issues and strategies to a range of stakeholders.

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Potential careers

Criminologist, Cyber Defender, Cyber Intelligence Expert, Intelligence Officer

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

• Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
• You must use an English language keyboard
• Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services