UndergraduateInformation Technology
Diploma of Cyber Security
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Cyber Security at Victoria University provides the foundational skills and knowledge to identify, prevent and respond to cyber threats, with hands-on experience in security technologies and practices including ethical hacking, digital forensics, network security, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment and incident response. Graduates are prepared for secure, entry-level roles, and completing the diploma provides a pathway into VU's related bachelor degrees. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Introduction to Programming (VIT1102, 12CP)
- Computer Networks (VIT1104, 12CP)
- Introduction to Database Systems (VIT1201, 12CP)
- Operating Systems (VIT1202, 12CP)
- Cyber Security Essentials (VIT1231, 12CP)
- Network Security (VIT1232, 12CP)
- Ethical Hacking (VIT1233, 12CP)
- Incident Detection and Response (VIT1234, 12CP)
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
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). PLUS. IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR Completion of an International Foundation course or equivalent.
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