In an age when so much of our lives are lived online, some of the greatest risks to our personal and organisational safety come from cybercrime. If you’re a computer whiz with a nose for sniffing out risks and vulnerabilities, then a career as a cyber-sleuth could be your calling. Apply your knack for uncovering digital threats to find and assess online security risks. Use your powers for good, not evil, and hone your crime-fighting abilities with a flexible online security course.

Our distance education partners also provide more general security courses which focus on contemporary and global issues such as national and international security, politics and terrorism. Our courses will encourage you to understand the nature of public safety from military, political, scientific and sociological perspectives. As well as developing your knowledge of the issues surrounding this fascinating area, you will also develop skills in research and communication.

Some of the career options for graduates from our courses include employment in government intelligence services, the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Defence, DIMIA and the Attorney General’s Office. A degree in security can also enhance your employability in journalism, international business and corporate management.

Our online security courses are available through flexible learning options, so you can study when and where you want. Enrol now to launch an exciting new crime-fighting career!

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