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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

PostgraduateUON-CYB-GCE2026

Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Protect and defend digital information and networks

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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
4

Indicative first year fee

$18,560

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

About this degree

How to apply

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

Upon graduation, this program will allow you to harness your expertise in cyber security to work in a variety of industry sectors. Career options may include:

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Security Consultant
  • Security System Developer
  • Security System Manager.