Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

What you will study

Students must pass 12 credit points from the units listed below to complete the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security. Each unit is valued at three credit points.

• Principles of Modern Cyber Attacks and Defence
• Cyber Security Compliance and Risk Management
• Digital Infrastructure Security
• Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies for Cyber Security

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an Australian Bachelor's qualification in any field or equivalent.

You can use professional experience and prior learning to enter into a postgraduate qualification at UC through their Professional Pathway Entry program. If you have significant work experience or hold industry-recognised qualifications, this program could be your route to bypass undergraduate study and accelerate your career.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be awarded for work experience exceeding 10 years in a related field of study. Less than 10 years may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with the university's current course rules and university policy.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Learn threat detection, mitigation and how to apply attack frameworks and leverage data intelligence to spot and stop cyber threats in their tracks.
• Boost your organisation's digital resilience by mastering cyber security governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Stay on the cutting edge by exploring the latest in quantum computing, AI, zero trust, the internet-of-things, social engineering and cryptography to stay ahead of cyber threats.
• Learn to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders in cybersecurity.
• Master the art of effective communication, ensuring swift responses to cyber incidents that align with your organisation’s established processes.
• Industry approved: this course has been developed in collaboration with Cisco and offers students access to globally and locally renowned talent via guest speakers.

Career outcomes

A postgraduate cyber security qualification from UC can open doors to an exciting range of career paths in the rapidly growing field of cyber security. With the skills and knowledge gained from this course, you could pursue future cybersecurity jobs such as:

• Cyber security analyst
• Cyber threat intelligence analyst
• Incident response specialist
• Information security consultant
• It governance specialist
• It security auditor
• Risk and compliance officer
• Security architect
• Security consultant
• Security operations centre (SOC) analyst

Fees and CSP

Average full-course fee in 2026: From $4,768 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

The fee shown is calculated based on a part-time study load of 12 credit points (four units).

Student fees 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.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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 the 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.