GraduateComputer Science
Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security at Victoria University prepares students to work as IT security professionals with specialised cyber security expertise. The course covers the essential areas of the field, including cyber security fundamentals and architecture, cyber security technologies, cloud security, enterprise security, and cyber security regulation, policy and law. Students learn from experienced academic staff and guest lecturers with current industry experience and a strong research track record. It is offered at VU in Melbourne and provides an internationally recognised qualification.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Introduction to Research (NIT6130, 12CP)
- Networking Systems (NIT5110, 12CP)
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security (NIT5081, 12CP)
- Cloud Security (NIT5082, 12CP)
- AI Assisted Project Management (NIT5000, 12CP)
- Cyber Security Law
- Regulation and Policy (NIT5084, 12CP)
- Security and Risk Management (NIT6083, 12CP)
- Advanced Project (NIT6150, 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)
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)
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 considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
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