Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

Name: Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Price: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Commonwealth supported place </a> AUD

VU course code: NGCS | CRICOS: 103292D, 105069F | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

1 year full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

In Person

Fees

Commonwealth supported place

Location

VU Sydney, City Tower, VU Brisbane

Next start date

24 February 2025

Application closes

16 February 2025

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Overview

Open new career possibilities in cyber security with the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security at Victoria University.

This course will prepare you to be an IT security professional with specialised expertise in cyber security.

You will learn the essential areas of cyber security, from proactive cyber threat detection and risk management to cyber law and regulations. The course content includes:

cyber security fundamentals
cyber security architecture
cyber security technologies
cloud security
enterprise security
cyber security regulation, policies and laws.

Learn from experienced academic staff and guest lecturers with current experience and a strong track record in cyber security research.

VU degrees are internationally recognised and enhance career opportunities within and outside Australia.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Conceptually map the most recent developments in cyber security and justify the utility in various contexts;

Critically apply cyber security knowledge and skills to new and uncertain situations in professional practice, exhibiting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability;

Investigate and evaluate cyber security architecture and state-of-the-art technologies and transmit this knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences; and

Apply commercial tools to secure computers and networks in enterprise and cloud systems to ensure privacy and prevent data loss and develop corresponding security policies and regulations.
: Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®.
Instead of juggling several units at once, you’ll complete two units over 8 weeks (full-time), or just one if you’re studying part-time.
Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your career.
You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.
Learn more about the postgraduate VU Block Model®.
: In addition to our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, we also have strong partnerships with leading companies in the industry. These include but not limited to AWS, Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle.
Victoria University is an academy for a multitude of certification courses from these leading industries. This means, as our students, you will have the opportunity to study certification courses taught by seasoned lecturers and research academics within the IT discipline with discounted certification examination fees.
For more details, please visit the following links and contact your course chair.
Amazon - AWS Training & Certification
Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy
Microsoft - Microsoft Education
Oracle - Oracle Academy

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To successfully attain the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security, students will be required to complete:

96 credit points of Core Studies

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Completion of this course will prepare you for variety of cyber security careers, such as:

cyber security specialist
cyber security consultant
cloud security engineer
network security engineer.

Salaries & job prospects

Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to see cyber security annual salaries and employment growth in Australia.

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