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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A 12 credit point graduate certificate in cyber security, covering network and system security, threats and defensive practice. It articulates with full credit into UC's Graduate Diploma and Master of Cyber Security. No prior computing degree is assumed for entry, though applicants should check the specific requirements, and a professional pathway is available for those with relevant experience. It suits IT and technical staff moving into security roles, or career changers who want a short security qualification and the option to continue to the master's.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
1 units- 12129Principles of Modern Cyber Attacks and Defence G
Year 1, Winter Term
1 units- 12130Cyber Security Compliance and Risk Management G
Year 1, Semester 2
1 units- 12131Digital Infrastructure Security G
Year 1, Summer Semester
1 units- 12132Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies for Cyber Security G
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
Australian Bachelor qualification in any field or equivalent. . You can use professional experience and prior learning to enter into a postgraduate qualification at UC through our Professional Pathway Entry program. If you have significant work experience or hold industry-recognised qualifications, this program could be your route to bypass undergraduate study and accelerate your career. Explore Professional Pathway Entry https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/get-into-uc/admissions-programs/professional-pathway-entry . The following Defence members are eligible for direct entry into this course through the Veteran Tertiary Support Program - Postgraduate Course Entry: . - Commissioned Officer (any rank), . - Chaplain or Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer, . - Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Members (E-6 or higher), . - Defence Force Members - Other Ranks (E-2 to E-5) with three or more years' experience.
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