Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Enter the world of cyber security. Working with case studies, real data and insider knowledge, you’ll be exposed to emerging cyber security threats and issues, and learn cutting-edge methodologies as you develop investigative skills.
In this program you will:
- Develop cyber tradecraft skills and competencies, including an introduction to cryptocurrencies, encryption, device and network security, vulnerability testing, and strategies to locate offenders
- Learn from experts who have worked at the FBI, US Department of Defense, the Australian Signals Directorate and Australian Crime Commission
- Apply and use a range of basic software and hardware in cyber investigations
- Identify points of attack on devices and networks and secure them
- Sharpen your critical thinking, investigative and ethical skills
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-paying Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.
- Start
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- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Online
- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 6 months 6 months
- UniSC program code
- SC509
Required courses (4) 48 units
SEC601 Using Data for Learning
SEC602 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
SEC603 Introduction to Cybersecurity
SEC604 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
Note: Program structures are subject to change.
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to possess an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7) qualification from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent*.
*Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have 5 years relevant work experience or other relevant experience may be admitted to the program.
Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.
Technology requirements
Students must also meet the computing requirements for cyber security programs.
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the program structure.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,148
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$10,676 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$13,900
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$13,900