GraduateComputer Science
Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
This course extends an existing IT qualification and work experience. The degree can be completed either by coursework, comprising 48 credit points, or by coursework and dissertation, comprising 36 credit points of coursework plus a 12-credit-point dissertation. Students can choose a specialisation in IT Management, Data Science, or Internetworking and Security to match their career goals. The course also allows staged completion: a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology after one semester, or a Graduate Diploma after one year, in Information Technology Management, Cyber Security and Networking, or Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, depending on the units selected. Attendance modes vary by major, so students should check the relevant major's page. ICT specialisations such as systems analysis, security, and software development are assessed by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as part of Australia's skilled migration pathway, often combined with the 485 post-study work visa. The program is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security is an exit award nested within the related Master's course at Murdoch University
- covering IT Management
- Data Science or Internetworking and Security. Students who complete the required credit points may exit with this award before finishing the full Master's degree
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)
Cyber Security EngineerANZSCO 261315
One of the newer cyber security ANZSCO codes created alongside Penetration Tester, Cyber Security Analyst, and others. Sits on CSOL, which supports the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, but is not currently on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not support the points-tested 189, 190, or 491 the way ICT Security Specialist (262112) does.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
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
Recognised Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree plus an approved qualification in IT (AQF Level 8); OR recognised non-IT Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus five or more years of relevant experience. Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements, and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.
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