Australian Catholic University

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Covers the theoretical foundations and application of key concepts needed to understand the security issues faced by network environments and the importance of data stewardship.

Course overview

The industry and research-based projects offered by this Microsoft-certified (Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals) program give you a global perspective and make you work-ready. All the units are embedded with the United Nations Sustainable Goals. This program is co-designed with CISCO Networking Academy and offers free access to CISCO NetAcad resources. You can use this graduate certificate to expand your knowledge further by completing a Master of Information Technology. Units from this course can also count towards a cybersecurity specialisation in the MBA.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,243
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
1st February, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, a student must complete 40 credit points (four units):

  • Cyber Security Concepts
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Networks
  • Network Security and Applications

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have one of the following prerequisites:

  • Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • At least two years’ industry experience in a relevant role.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates have pursued careers as:

  • Security Software Developer
  • Information Security Analyst
  • IT Security Consultant
  • Security Systems Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Cyber Security Manager

Fees and CSP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $3,243 (10-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $12,972
Indicative full-course fee: $12,972

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 40 credit point (4 units) course structure completed over 1 year part-time.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.