Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Strengthen your cyber security foundations through online study in security, computer networks and scripting. Develop analytical and technical problem-solving skills, with an opportunity to pursue further postgraduate study.

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

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,740
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
22nd February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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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

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,740 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $17,250
Indicative full-course fee: $17,250

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 60 credit point (three units) course structure completed over six months.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.