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Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity can be studied from anywhere, giving students flexibility to fit study around work and other commitments. Specialised subjects include the psychology behind cybercrime, secure programming practice, and cyber analytics using visual modelling tools.
Students who complete the diploma may be eligible to continue into La Trobe's Master of Cybersecurity, which adds industry-based learning aimed at the skills employers are looking for.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 7 parts
- Cyber Security Principles
- Database Fundamentals
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Inside the Mind of a Hacker
- Introduction to Programming
- Network Engineering Fundamentals
- Prescribed and general elective subjects
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
Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
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