University of New South Wales

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Gain advanced skills to combat cyber threats and protect digital environments in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

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Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security comprises four online foundation courses. Completing these courses will provide a comprehensive introduction to security engineering principles and practices for designing, operating and ensuring secure systems in this fast-growing industry.

The program is delivered 100% online in seven-week blocks, meaning you could graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security in as little as eight months. Upon successful completion, this fast-tracked model provides a pathway to articulate into the Master of Cyber Security.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
8 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,000
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Indicative fees are based on a full-time study load of four courses.
Intake
September, 2025
October, 2025
January, 2026
Units
4
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, you must complete four courses.

Foundation courses

  • Data Security and Privacy
  • Cyber security Ethics
  • Principles of Security Engineering

Electives

Complete one course from the following:

  • Cyber Operations
  • Cyber Risk and Resilience
  • Cyber Management and Governance
  • Cyber Threats and Crime
  • Cyber and the Law
  • Digital Forensics
  • Penetration Testing
  • Cloud Security
  • Fundamentals of Coding: C and Assembler

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security you must have one of the following:

  • Have completed a bachelor degree or higher level qualification (or equivalent).
  • Applicants who have not completed a bachelor degree or higher level qualification are required to have a minimum of two years relevant or professional experience in cyber security or other cyber-related positions.

Note: Relevant experience includes being responsible for tasks within cyber-related role that may include technical or governance roles. It can include experience of managing a small team, being a team leader, managing a relevant project.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies provided that they meet relevant course requirements. If you are eligible for admission and you have undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if it is permitted in your selected UNSW Online program.

Students can apply for RPL during the program application process and must ensure all relevant supporting documents are submitted for assessment if requested by Admissions, including course outlines from the same year they completed the relevant course/s as content may change over time.

Find out more about RPL and credit transfer at UNSW. Speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor to learn more about additional requirements and to receive guidance around the RPL process.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

After successful completion of the online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security from UNSW, you may pursue roles such as:

  • Cloud security analyst
  • Computer forensics analyst
  • Cryptographer
  • Cyber security engineer
  • Cyber security technician
  • IT risk analyst
  • Security analyst

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative total fee in 2025: $20,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative total fee is based on a full-time study load of four courses.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of courses studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of courses.
  • 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.