University of New England

Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

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

Study various topics, including information privacy, network security, cloud security and cryptography.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity is designed for IT and computer science graduates who are looking to move into a cybersecurity career and for IT and computer science graduates who are already working as cybersecurity professionals and who are looking to broaden their skill set or progress their careers.

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 Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,793
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Estimated prices are calculated based on a full-time study load of eight units or 48 credit points.

From $1,188 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. Estimated CSP prices are calculated based on a full-time study load of eight units or 48 credit points.
Intake
February, 2026
June, 2026
Units
8
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points with no more than six credit points at 100 level and at least 24 credit points at 400-level and at least 12 credit points at 500-level.

Rule A

Cybersecurity Postgraduate Graduations

Core units

Complete the following unit:

  • Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Privacy

Additional Core - Group One

And complete 12 credit points from the following units:

  • Cryptography
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Cybersecurity Risk and Project Management
  • Cloud Security

Additional Core - Group 2

And complete six credit points from the following units:

  • Computer Networks and Network Security
  • Information Privacy

Cybersecurity Postgraduate Intermediate

Prescribed units

Complete six credit points from the following units:

  • Computer Networks and Network Security
  • Information Privacy

Additional Prescribed

And complete 12 credit points from the following units:

  • Cryptography
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Cybersecurity Risk and Project Management
  • Cloud Security

Listed units

Complete six credit points from the following units:

  • Intrusion Detection
  • Software Project Management
Rule B

Entry requirements

This course is offered under two admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification or above (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A.

Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Software Engineering
  • Other similar disciplines, as determined by the course coordinator.

Rule B: You have completed a UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity or a UNE Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing (AQF Level 8).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.

English Language Requirements

  • When applying, you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Advanced standing and credit for prior learning

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Course Entry Advanced Standing

  • Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
  • If you are admitted under Rule B, you may be granted up to 24 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing

  • If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your study within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
  • If you are admitted under Rule A, you can apply for up to 12 credit points of Advanced Standing.

Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity and related computing theories and technologies, and to pursue lifelong learning via acquiring and analysing information from various sources, knowledge synthesis and reflection.
  • Apply acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills to design effective computing and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with technical and non-technical audiences to share ideas, obtain information and work effectively with others.
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of the legal, ethical and cultural context, and social and economic implications of cybersecurity threats and solutions.
  • Work effectively as an individual, or as a part of a team/team leader..

Career outcomes

UNE’s Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity puts you on the path to career advancement. Future fit yourself with the skills and knowledge to fast track your career to senior positions, including:

  • Cybersecurity Systems Architect
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Security Analyst
  • Information Security Engineer
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Security Specialist
  • Security Risk Manager
  • Personal Data Protection Officer

Fees and CSP

Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $9,504 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $30,344 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time: $373

The costs will depend on the units you choose to study, as the cost of individual units varies. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require fewer than 48 credit points, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points needed for the completion of that course.

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.

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.

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.

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