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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
This is a short postgraduate course, usually half a year full time, though some students take longer.
- How long it takes
- 6 months
- full time
- Level
- Graduate certificate
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 8 providers
- 5 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how computers and networks work
- a methodical approach to solving problems
- good written and verbal communication skills
- the ability to keep learning as technology changes
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Graduate Certificate or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Cyber Security is the higher level qualification. This is a graduate certificate, so it sits below a bachelor degree.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber security analysts watch an organisation's networks and systems for signs of attack, then investigate and contain the ones that get through.
Median pay$128,000
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber security architects design the controls and systems an organisation uses to protect its data, applications and networks.
Median pay$135,200 (estimate)
In demand
Cyber Security GRC Specialist
A cyber security GRC specialist works out which frameworks and regulations an organisation has to meet, then checks whether its security controls do what they claim.
Median pay$117,000 (estimate)
In demand
IT Auditor
IT auditors check an organisation's technology systems and the controls protecting them, so the business can trust its own data and show regulators and directors that it meets its obligations.
Median pay$109,200 (estimate)
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 8 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
Charles Sturt University
Online
4.0from 631 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, Nathan, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Online
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Victoria University
Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
TAFE Queensland
Coomera, South Bank, QLD
4.1from 2,040 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jan 2027
University of South Australia
Mawson Lakes, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, North Sydney (MacKillop), NSW, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $3,972 in total
- (Government-supported place)
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Online
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $3,975 in total
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.
- Cyber threat detection
- Risk management
- Digital forensics
- Cyber law and regulation
- Network security
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.
How is it different from Bachelor of Cyber Security?
The Bachelor of Cyber Security is the higher level qualification. This is a graduate certificate, so it sits below a bachelor degree.
How is it different from Diploma of Cyber Security?
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is the higher level qualification. The Diploma of Cyber Security sits below it.