GraduateInformation Technology
Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity
Torrens University Australia, Multi-campus, national, Australia
About this program
The graduate certificate runs four core subjects over seven months full time, structured to meet the Australian Computer Society's Core Body of Knowledge and the Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge (CyBOK): network design and security, cybersecurity principles and organisational practice, programming fundamentals, and web/software protection.
Aimed at IT and business-information-systems graduates wanting a fast entry into cybersecurity roles.
Delivered on campus at Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide and online, 7 months full time or 12 months part time.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Network Design and Security
- Cybersecurity Principles and Organisational Practice
- Principles of Programming
- Software Fortress and Web Protection
- 4 core subjects
- 7 months full time
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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)
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
Completion of a qualification at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above in Information Technology, Business Information Systems or a related discipline
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