Diploma of Cybersecurity

Location

NSW, Online, QLD, SA, VIC

Study Mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

Outcomes

Cyber Security Officer, Information Security Analyst, Network Security Administrator, Network Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, Systems Security Designer

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Torrens University Australia

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Total cost for this course is $29,150 (8 subjects at $3,644 per subject).

Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $23,320.

Torrens University offers a number of easy payment plans or the ability to pay per subject or per semester as you go.

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Please enquire for further details.

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Start your career with a Diploma of Cybersecurity awarded by Torrens University Australia. No experience is needed.

The course will teach fundamental IT skills, with subjects including programming, data and networking, cloud computing, software engineering and most importantly cybersecurity principles. Our human-centric design focus makes this course unique and, upon graduating, you’ll possess the ability to apply cybersecurity principles towards developing ICT solutions that consider ethical and social responsibilities. Designed, developed and delivered by industry practitioners and academics, it is structured to meet the Australian Computer Society’s Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge (CyBOK).

Master industry-leading software

Develop your ethical hacking skills on corporate servers including Kali Linux, Linux and Ubuntu.

Guaranteed pathway entry

Successful completion will guarantee entry into our Bachelor of Cybersecurity.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, students need to have:

Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above, OR
Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

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What You’ll Learn

While completing this Diploma of Cybersecurity qualification from Torrens University Australia, you will cover the following subjects:

Core subjects

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
Foundations of Information Systems
Introduction to Programming
Data and Networking
Cybersecurity Principles
Introduction to Software Engineering
Introduction to Cloud Computing
User Experience Design

Why study with Torrens University Australia

Torrens University Australia is part of a network of passionate educators who believe in the transformative power of education to change individual lives, society and the world, for the better.

Their fresh approach to learning and strong industry connections has seen us become the fastest-growing university in Australia. They offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a wide range of academic disciplines including IT, Design, Business, Health and Hospitality, all delivered online and on-campus nationwide.

Student Support

You’ll benefit from the dedicated support of Course Advisors and Success Coaches, who can help you navigate your career dreams and study goals. And, with all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part-time, on-campus, online, or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised Diploma of Cybersecurity qualification from Torrens University Australia. This qualification means that you have all the skills and knowledge as well as confidence to engage in a spectrum of entry-level cyber and network security roles across many different sectors.

Systems Security Designer