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Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity at Swinburne University of Technology is a one-year program covering cyber security management and concepts including hacking behaviour, social engineering and cyber law. It suits professionals moving into security roles and can be a pathway into further cyber security study. Graduates work as security analysts, consultants and in cyber governance roles. Indicative international tuition is around 47,000 Australian dollars per year. The course holds CRICOS registration 001742J.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$47,000
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

Core units

  • Creating Web Applications
  • Technology Design Project
  • Programming Principles and Practices
  • Internet Security
  • Advanced Threats in AI and Data Security
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals and Practices
  • Network Administration
  • Networks and Switching

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112

MLTSSL

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)

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.

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