Cyber security postgraduate courses online
Compare online graduate certificates and masters degrees in cyber security designed to build advanced technical expertise, leadership capability, and future-ready confidence.
Explore your options to discover your best fit
Governance and leadership
Focus on strategic management, risk governance, and leadership in cyber security organisations and business contexts.
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management
RMIT co-created this postgraduate IT qualification with IBM to skill up professionals with industry ready capabilities. Apply governance strategies and manage risk with confidence. Plan for incident-readiness and know you’re primed to respond.
6 months full-time
Master of Cyber Security Analysis
Approx. 1.5 years full-time
Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity Management
Join the cybersecurity frontlines with a knowledge of the law and tech skills. Learn to think like a hacker and use that mindset defensively. Prepare to implement and manage cybersecurity across an organisation. Propel your career into the future.
6 months full-time
Technical depth
For students aiming to get hands-on with security architecture, incident response, malware/forensics, secure design - plus advanced, end-to-end capability.
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Become a professional cyber security expert. Learn how to secure data and systems. Gain a working knowledge of important security standards and techniques. Consider privacy concepts and technologies. Get technical and problem solve.
6 months full-time
Master of Cyber Security
Step up to senior IT professional roles in your choice of industry. You’ll cover cyber security foundations, then explore governance, networking, and the cloud. Specialise in analysis or engineering. Get ready for success in this rapidly growing industry.
2 years full-time
Master of Cyber Security
Become an organisation's first line of defence against cyber security attacks. Explore programming fundamentals and modern computer systems. Then learn how to anticipate threats, identify weaknesses in IT infrastructure and resolve security incidents.
2 years full-time
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Gain a global perspective of cybersecurity challenges. This course is co-designed with Cisco and includes embedded Microsoft certifications. You’ll study concepts including networks and data safety. Gain practical experience in IT and security.
6 months full-time
Master of Cybersecurity (Advanced)
Evaluate and leverage emerging cybersecurity tools and methodologies. This Industry 4.0-focused course is designed to meet ACS guidelines. Take defensive action. Develop skills with hands-on practice in programming, networking and more.
2 years full-time
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Frequently asked questions
How do I decide which cyber security course suits me best?
Consider your goals: quick career growth, deeper technical capability, or leadership in cyber strategy. OUA advisors can guide you to the course that fits your path.
What postgraduate cyber security study options can I explore?
Choose from graduate certificates for quick upskilling, or master’s programs for broader leadership and technical depth. You’ll study online with respected universities and gain skills aligned with industry demand.
What will I learn in a postgraduate cyber security course?
Each program focuses on the skills employers are seeking today—from network and cloud security to ethical hacking, data protection, and digital forensics. Graduate certificates help you build these foundations quickly, while master’s degrees expand your expertise into areas like cyber strategy, leadership and emerging technologies. Whatever you choose, you’ll gain practical, applied knowledge to make an immediate impact.