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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (GC-CYBSCMO)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2026 Delivered: Online
About this course
Overview
| Award title | Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2026 — University of Melbourne Online |
| CRICOS code | This course is not available to international students who require a student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 50 credit points |
| Duration | 12 months part-time |
This course is delivered and assessed wholly online.
This course is delivered across six online terms per year whereby students typically enrol in one 12.5 credit point subject per online teaching term. This equates to a full-time study load of 0.75 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) per year. Please note, the course duration listed is based on a study load of 1 EFTSL – duration will vary for students taking a lesser study load and/or with advanced standing.
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in cyber security principles, programming, and ethical considerations. This course serves as an entry point for individuals seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of cyber security or as a pathway to further study in the Master of Cyber Security. The Graduate Certificate consists of four core subjects that cover essential aspects of cyber security, programming, data analytics and data management, network and system security and software security.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, students will have acquired a solid foundation in cyber security concepts, programming skills, ethical considerations, and network and system security principles. This knowledge and skill set will prepare them for entry-level roles in the cyber security field or serve as a stepping stone towards further study in the Master of Cyber Security program.
The graduate certificate has significant engagement and involvement from local and international practicing information systems professionals.
This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia as this is not a registered CRICOS course. This course is available to all other international students to study wholly online
Last updated: 13 February 2026