Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Explore the roles of cybersecurity professionals across government, law enforcement and industry.
Course overview
The course engages with and provides a pathway for information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in cybersecurity. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession without experience in the cyber discipline.
Key facts
31st July, 2026
What you will study
The course has three units of study. Each unit is valued at 20 credit points.
- Cyber Security
- Networking Technologies
- Scripting Languages
Entry requirements
Admission requirement (Band six)
- Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
English Language requirement (Band four)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
- Bachelor's degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy.
- I completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at the postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
- Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to various audiences within the cybersecurity discipline.
- Implement independent judgement when analysing various cybersecurity-based problems to develop innovative solutions.
- Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating technical solutions within the cybersecurity-focused discipline.
Career outcomes
This course prepares students for careers in the field of cybersecurity, including areas such as:
- Cyber Security Advisor
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Security Systems Administrator.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year indicative fee in 2025: $15,950 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated first-year indicative fee is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.