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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security seize the opportunity to meet the demand for cyber security professionals in Australia and internationally. Earn a cyber security graduate certificate and learn how to enhance society’s resilience against cyber threats. Gain practical training in a wide range of cyber security tools and techniques. Benefit from a 100% online curriculum delivered by industry professionals. Build powerful communication skills. Develop a keen awareness of online risks. Enhance your ability to evaluate data and technology systems. Learn how to expertly navigate fast-evolving digital challenges. Whether you want to be an incident response manager, penetration tester or security architect, we’ll equip you with the industry skills for success. Our online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security provides a flexible and interactive learning experience. Study on your own terms with our 100% online program. Accelerate your learning by completing one computer and cyber security subject every six weeks. Exercise your cyber security skills using real-life scenarios. Reap the benefits of an industry-led curriculum with coursework relevant to the workplace.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Year 1
6 units- 6 unitsOL Business Data & Cyber Security (M)
- 6 unitsFoundations of Computer Science - Python A
- 6 unitsPolitical Institutions and Policy-Making
- 6 unitsOL Information Risks, Threats and Controls (M)
- Advanced Cyber Security: Techniques & Concepts
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
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria. Eligible pathways include vocational education and training (vet): Completion of an award in networking and information technology from a registered training organisation (RTO) at diploma (AQF level 5) or higher AND 2 years of relevant work experience.; higher education study: A completed Bachelor of Computer Science (AQF level 7) or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.; work and life experience: At least 3 years of work experience in computer science or cyber security.
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