University of Canberra

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Elevate your technical knowledge in cyber security,

Course overview

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security offers a comprehensive qualification that will prepare you to protect our digital landscape. Taught with an Australian perspective, you’ll explore the nuances of local, national and international threats and how to navigate them. 

You’ll be able to tackle one subject at a time over a longer semester (minimum 9 weeks). With our unique structure, you can breeze through the course part-time in just 12 months. With an average of just 10 hours of study per week, you'll maintain a work-life balance with UC's online learning. 

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
12 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,350
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The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points.

From $1,164 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) where the government pays part of your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative and are based on normal course length and progression.
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
4
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security you must pass 12 credit points from the units listed below. Each unit is valued at three credit points.

  • Principles of Modern Cyber Attacks and Defence
  • Cyber Security Compliance and Risk Management Level
  • Digital Infrastructure Security
  • Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies for Cyber Security

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field qualification to be eligible for UC's Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.

Visit our Academic entry requirementspage for more information. 

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field qualification to be eligible for UC's Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.

Visit our Academic entry requirements page for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Learn threat detection, mitigation, and how to apply attack frameworks and leverage data intelligence to spot and stop cyber threats in their tracks.
  • Boost your organisation's digital resilience by mastering cyber security governance frameworks and regulatory requirements. 
  • Stay on the cutting edge by exploring the latest in quantum computing, AI, zero trust, the internet-of-things, social engineering and cryptography to stay ahead of cyber threats.
  • Learn to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders in cyber security.
  • Master the art of effective communication, ensuring swift responses to cyber incidents that align with your organisation’s established processes.
  • Industry approved: this course has been developed in collaboration with Cisco and offers students access to globally and local renowned talent via guest

Career outcomes

A postgraduate cyber security qualification from UC can open doors to an exciting range of career paths in the rapidly growing field of cyber security. With the skills and knowledge gained from this course, you could pursue future cyber security jobs such as:

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Incident Response Specialist
  • Information Security Consultant
  • IT Governance Specialist
  • IT Security Auditor
  • Risk and Compliance Officer
  • Security Architect
  • Security Consultant
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

Fees and CSP

Indicative full course fee (2025): $4,656 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Indicative full course fee (2025): $13,400 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Student fees 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.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower. 
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.