Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
AUD $ 4,800
Domestic Student
*Limited Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for domestic students only. Annual fees are subject to change. For more information on CSPs, see below.
Course overview
Upskill in the ever-evolving field of cyber security
Cyber security professionals continue to be sought after as organisations prepare contingencies to deal with the escalation of cyber security threats. This course equips you with the skills to investigate and address cyber security and networking challenges, applying industry-recognised methods to design secure systems and evaluate risk.
You’ll build foundational knowledge in information security and network management, while developing the interpersonal and communication skills needed to engage effectively with stakeholders.
The course is delivered fully online and is designed for professionals with an IT background seeking to deepen their expertise in cyber security. If you are transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security) will equip you with fundamental IT skills and provide a pathway to specialise in cyber security.
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security with QUT Online.
Why this course
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security course arms you with the fundamentals of IT best practices and cyber security skills.
Your pace
Study full-time or part-time to suit your needs
Career prospects
This course opens the door to excellent career prospects in multiple industries
Rankings
QUT is in the Top 10 in Australia for graduate employability according to the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2025
Course units
Students need to complete 48 credit points from:
2 – Core units (Must be taken in the same teaching period)
2 – Core option units
12 credit points
12 credit points
Choose two of the following
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security with the following:
6-month program
- A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in information technology or related discipline
or
- A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline, with three years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in an information technology-related field
or
- A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology or related discipline, with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area
or
- Five years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in information technology or related area
Course outcomes
Graduates of this course build advanced expertise in cyber security, with a strong grounding in the legal and ethical dimensions of data storage. Through a curriculum aligned with the ACS’s Core Body of Knowledge, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving and design capabilities while collaborating in team-based contexts. The course also provides the development of leadership qualities essential for navigating complex cyber security environments.
Skills and tools in this course
- Problem-solving
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the cyber security discipline
- Core Body of Knowledge
- Employ industry best practices to develop systems, networks and/or software
- Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts
Visual Studio
Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft used to create powerful and scalable applications, programs and websites. It allows you to use almost any programming language to edit code, create designs and debug applications on your preferred platforms and devices. Join the millions of developers worldwide using Visual Studio’s flexible and collaborative features.
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is a public cloud platform that is used for virtual computing, analytics, storage, networking and much more. Azure is comprised of more than 200 products and cloud services, and is fast becoming a central platform for industries to innovate their technological capabilities, including healthcare, financial services and banking, manufacturing, gaming, retail and government.
Oracle VirtualBox
Oracle VM VirtualBox is a powerful cross-platform virtualisation software tool. It’s intuitive and allows you to set up your computer to run multiple operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Oracle Solaris. As one of the oldest companies to provide database management solutions, Oracle focuses on keeping up to date with the latest technological trends.
Jupyter Notebook
Jupyter Notebook is a web-based interactive development environment for notebooks, code and data. It has a flexible interface that allows you to configure and arrange workflows in data science, scientific computing, computational journalism and machine learning. Jupyter Notebooks is used by large-scale companies such as Trivago, Delivery Hero and Yelp.
React
React is an open-source JavaScript library developed by Facebook and is used to build fast user interfaces for mobile and web applications. It’s widely used within the technology industry and is one of the most commonly used front-end libraries for web development. React is popular with tech giants like Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb and Uber.
Potential career opportunities
Programmer
Write, test, and modify programming code to create and manage software.
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Average Salary
$120,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+27%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Cyber security analyst
Implement security measures to protect organisations and their information systems. This could include installing software that protects data, testing systems for vulnerabilities and educating staff on the best ways to prevent cyber threats.
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Average Salary
$100,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4.5/5
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Industry Growth
+38.9%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Network architect
Plan, design and implement data communication networks that meet the organisation's needs.
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Average Salary
$180,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2025
Security consultant
Shape security strategy and ensure information assets remain safeguarded. This consulting role involves solving information security challenges with clarity based on national and international standards and best practices.
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Average Salary
$115,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2025
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I chose to study at a postgraduate level online due to flexibility. Studying online has given me the ability to live on the Sunshine Coast without the commute to Brisbane, giving me more time to focus on studying and working part-time. I love the option to study on the beach!Tayla, Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
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Frequently asked questions
Visual Studio; Microsoft Azure; Jupyter Notebook; Node.js; React; React Native.
Yes, in this course you will develop a greater understanding of problem-solving, abstraction, design, teamwork concepts and issues through ACS’s Core Body of ICT Knowledge (CBoK).
Yes, CSPs are available for all Information Technology courses, including bootcamps. CSPs allow domestic students to have a significant portion of their university or higher education fees subsidised by the Australian government.
Yes, completed units in this Graduate Certificate can be used as credit towards the Graduate Diploma in IT (Computer Science) and the Master of IT (Computer Science).
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