Charles Darwin University
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop cyber security knowledge through postgraduate study, building skills in contemporary information technology practices while applying learning through practical activities relevant to securing digital environments.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (Cyber Security) from Charles Darwin University is a postgraduate qualification that allows you to specialise in cyber security while building knowledge across key areas of information technology. The course focuses on security management, network security, identity access management and software security.
You will complete four core units part-time through on-campus study, covering Asset Security and Risk Management, Communications and Network Security Engineering, Identity Access Management and Security Operations, and Security Assessment in Software Development. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical application through projects and practical exercises, with study available online or on campus.
On completion, you will gain a postgraduate qualification in cyber security, with knowledge across areas including security risk management, network security, identity access management and software security.
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
1st March, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (Cyber Security), you must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.
- Asset Security and Risk Management
- Communications and Network Security Engineering
- Identity Access Management and Security Operations
- Security Assessment in Software Development.
Entry requirements
Applicants for this course must meet all of the following:
- Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent international qualification with a major in computer science, information technology, information systems, statistics, mathematics, engineering or a program with substantial quantitative competencies.
- Applicants with at least five years of appropriate professional experience will also be considered.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application detailing their professional experience.
English language requirements
The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidence of one of the following:
- Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years.
- Successful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5 FTE (40 credit points).
- Successfully completing a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement.
- Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduating from this course may lead to career as an ICT security specialist, network security analyst or security officer.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2026: $4,768 (Commonwealth Supported Places).
Estimated total fee in 2026: $14,788 (domestic full-fee paying place).
Estimated fees are determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
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.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.