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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Australia

What will I learn?

Enter the world of cyber security. Working with case studies, real data and insider knowledge, you'll be exposed to emerging cyber security threats and issues, and learn cutting-edge methodologies as you develop investigative skills.

In this program you will:

Develop cyber tradecraft skills and competencies, including an introduction to cryptocurrencies, encryption, device and network security, vulnerability testing, and strategies to locate offenders

Learn from experts who have worked at the FBI, US Department of Defense, the Australian Signals Directorate and Australian Crime Commission

Apply and use a range of basic software and hardware in cyber investigations

Identify points of attack on devices and networks and secure them

Sharpen your critical thinking, investigative and ethical skills

Career opportunities

Cyber security consultant

Entry-level cyber security analyst

Junior security

Operations analyst

Which department am I in?

School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Study options

Online/Distance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$14,000.00 (7,78,426) per year
AUD $14,000 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Online/Distance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$14,000.00 (7,78,426) per year
AUD $14,000 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to possess an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7) qualification from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.

Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have 5 years relevant work experience or other relevant experience may be admitted to the program.

Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.

Technology requirements

Students must also meet the computing requirements for cyber security programs.

English Language entry requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest
  • TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Overall score of 58 with no sub score less than 54
  • Language of Instruction English (LOI) - Minimum 2 year full-time tertiary study, or 2 year full-time other post-secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in the last 5 years in one of the of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America
  • C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency - Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill
  • UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 - Successful completion
  • UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 - Successful completion

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of the Sunshine Coast

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a top-rated university, rated 5-stars in key areas including teaching quality and overall experience.

  • 5-star rating for teaching quality 17 years in a row
  • 1st in Queensland for Global Impact Rankings
  • Ground-breaking research undertaken on relevant topics
  • Excellent academic and career services support