University of Adelaide
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the ability to analyse and evaluate relevant data and technology critically.
Course overview
Cyber attacks are a serious threat—for governments, law enforcement agencies, companies and NGOs alike. Digital system breaches can have disastrous, even life-threatening impacts, and cybercrime costs the world trillions a year. As a result, cyber security skills are in high demand worldwide, with thousands of jobs added yearly in Australia.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the degree of Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of no less than 12 units comprising:
- Two core courses to the value of six units
- Two elective courses to the value of six units
Core units (six units total)
Students must complete all of the following:
- Foundations of Computer Science A
- Concepts in Cyber Security
Electives (six units total)
Students must choose two of the following courses:
- Hot Topics in IoT Security
- Foundations of Computer Science B
- Human and Ethical Factors in Computer Science
- Secure Programming
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Secure Software Engineering
Entry requirements
Higher education study
Applicants must have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor's degree or relevant work experience of at least three years in Computer Science/Cyber Security or cognate roles.
- Diploma or above in Networking and IT plus two years relevant work experience in Computer Science/Cyber Security or cognate roles.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Cybersecurity career paths are diverse and rewarding. Our graduate certificate will help you launch or progress your career as a cyber generalist. Once you graduate, you will be qualified to work as:
- Cloud architect
- Computer programmer
- Computer scientist
- Cyber defender
- Information analyst
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $9,315 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study (12 units).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.