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    Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity
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    Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

    University of New England

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    Australia, Armidale

    University RankQS Ranking
    1165

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    113712F

    Credit point

    48 Points

    Campuses

    Armidale Campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 6 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 34,800  / year
    Next Intake February-2026

    Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

    About

    Course information

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    Cybercrime has been increasing over the past 10 years and can cost businesses billions of dollars each year. Step up and take your place in this fascinating and crucial area of work and lead the charge into a highly skilled, high demand job in cybersecurity and data protection. Gain immediately applicable knowledge and skills and future fit your career with UNE's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity.

    Why study the Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity with UNE?
    At UNE, our specialist cybersecurity courses prepare you work in this in-demand and highly skilled field. Whether you are up-skilling from a career in IT or computer science or already work in the field and want to broaden your skills and prospects, our postgraduate courses will set you on the right path.

    Enhance your skills as a cybersecurity professional in the essential and growing field of cyber attack identification and prevention

    What makes our course different?
    Our Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity will ensure you have the knowledge and technical skills to immediately apply to significant roles in government, businesses and community organisations.

    • Develop immediately applicable knowledge and skills to identify, manage and respond to privacy and data risks.
    • Study a wide range of topics including information privacy, network security, cloud security, cryptography and more.
    • Delve into intrusion detection and ethical hacking and learn how to secure modern networks from cyber attacks.
    • Expand your project management skills, focusing on the management of cybersecurity, privacy and prevention plans.
    • Hone your communication skills and your ability to present complex concepts and solutions.
    • Choose between studying on campus or online, full time or part time, allowing you to balance your studies with your other commitments.
    • Continue your studies by progressing to the Master of Cybersecurity.

    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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Postgraduate Academic Entry Requirements

    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.

    English Program Requirements

    Criteria you need to meet

    IELTS Academic

    English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
    IELTS Academic 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5

    The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.


    Criteria you need to meet

    TOEFL

    English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
    Computer-based test 213 N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Internet-based test 79 N/A N/A 22 N/A

    The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    UNE’s Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity puts you on the path to career advancement. Future fit yourself with the skills and knowledge to fast track your career to senior positions, including:

    • Cybersecurity Systems Architect
    • Cybersecurity Consultant
    • Security Analyst
    • Information Security Engineer
    • Chief Information Security Officer
    • Security Specialist
    • Security Risk Manager
    • Personal Data Protection Officer
    Other career information

    Demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals is growing exponentially, with the Australian Government investing heavily in the sector — an additional 7000 jobs are expected by 2024.  According to seek.com.au, graduates can expect annual salaries between $95,000 and $115,000 for an information security analyst position. Job prospects internationally are also strong, with almost half of Australian cybersecurity businesses exporting globally.  

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 34,800 

    Application Fee

    AUD  

    How to Apply

    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.

    University of New England

    Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

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    Armidale

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