Compare courses from top Australian unis, TAFEs and other training organisations.

Location
Online
Study Mode
Online

Outcomes
Cyber Security Officer, Information Security Analyst, IT Security Engineer
View All

Awarded ByUNSW Online
Duration
Accelerated; complete in as little as 16 months

Start Date
Enquire now for upcoming start dates
Payment Option
FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

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.

Course Rundown

Build on your foundational knowledge and gain the skills needed to meet demand in an evolving industry, with the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security from UNSW Online.

It will enable you to develop a well-rounded perspective of current and emerging trends in cybercrime and give you the technical skills to prevent cyber-attacks against modern networks. 

This course has been designed by leading cyber security academics and industry experts, and is designed remain relevant in a constantly evolving sector. It will provide you with the skills in demand by employers, and set you up for a successful career in cyber security. 

 

Eligibility

Specialisation: Management and Leadership

  • Have completed a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security with a WAM of 65 or greater as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator or no fails; OR
  • Have completed a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Business, Science, Leadership, Policy) with a WAM of 65 or greater as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator; OR
  • Four years of relevant experience* with demonstrated skills and ability in leadership; AND
  • Proficient in the English language.

*Relevant work experience for the Management and Leadership specialisation includes, but is not limited to, roles in Business Strategy, HR Management, Change Management, Project Management, Policy or Leadership as well as the following: Business Systems Analyst, Front end developer, Application coder, Game designer, Cyber Security Analyst, Software Developer, Consultant in Risk or Business, Penetration Tester, Security Team Manager, Digital Forensics specialist, Cyber Security Change and Awareness Manager, Cyber Security Outreach Trainer, Private Investigator, Specialist Police and Military roles, Financial Analyst, Forensic Accountant, Computer Systems or Information Auditor, Data Privacy and Electronics Technician, Project Manager, Executive Officer, Technical Manager, Analyst. 

Specialisation: Security Engineering

  • Have completed a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security with a WAM of 65 or greater as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator or no fails; OR
  • Have completed a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Science or Engineering or a degree containing considerable mathematics and/or statistics courses) with a WAM of 65 or greater as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator; OR
  • Four years of relevant experience* with demonstrated skills and ability in leadership; AND
  • Proficient in the English language.

*Relevant experience for the Security Engineering specialisation includes, but is not limited to, the following roles: Business Systems Analyst, Front End Developer, Application Coder, Game Designer, Cyber Security Analyst, Software Developer, Consultant in Risk or Business, Penetration Tester, Security Team Manager, Digital Forensics Specialist, Cyber Security Change and Awareness Manager, Cyber Security Outreach Trainer, Private Investigator, Specialist Police and Military roles, Financial Analyst, Forensic Accountant, Computer Systems or Information Auditor, Data Privacy, Electronics Technician, Project Manager, Executive Officer, Technical Manager, Analyst, Systems Administrator, Network or Telecommunications Engineer.

FAQS