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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (CRICOS 096093G) is a real, currently active RMIT award that is distinct from RMIT's separately offered Online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (program code GC036O, a domestic-only online course with no CRICOS registration). RMIT does not publish a standalone marketing page for the 096093G version, and its own Master of Cyber Security (MC159) page does not describe an exit-award ladder in its text. Based on the CRICOS registration (Higher Education sector, City Campus, Security Science field of education, which matches the Master of Cyber Security's own field), the 26-week, one-semester duration (equivalent to 48 credit points, the standard RMIT Graduate Certificate load), and the absence of any other matching program, this is treated as the entry-level exit award reachable after completing the first part of the Master of Cyber Security.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- RMIT's Master of Cyber Security page does not break its curriculum into stages, so no specific first-semester subject list can be cited. The Master's own 192-credit-point course consists of 10 core subjects covering software security, network security, cryptography, digital forensics, ethical hacking, penetration testing, cyber security risk management and human factor security, followed by specialist electives and a capstone. The Graduate Certificate's units would be drawn from the first 48 credit points, roughly one semester, of that core subject list
- RMIT does not publish which specific subjects make up that first stage
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Academic requirements An Australian bachelor degree in any discipline with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent OR A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in information security, programming (web, application, database); software engineering; system, functional or business analysis; information, system or enterprise architecture; ICT management; administration (network, systems); support (desktop, helpdesk, system); web design/media; business infor
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