
Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Become a leader in cyber security, equipped with new and exciting ways to meet the security challenges of the future.
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- GDip/PGDip new area
- AQF 8
- Campus
- St Lucia
- QLD
- Course code
- CRICOS 0100691
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Course overview
Become a leader in cyber security, equipped with new and exciting ways to meet the security challenges of the future.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.For the Cyber Defence field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Applied Cryptography, Computer Networking, Databases, Web Application Programming, Operating Systems, Concurrency, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development, Internet of Things, Systems Administration, or Introduction to Programming. For the Cryptography field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Set Theory, or Mathematical Logic. For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need: 5 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations. Relevant Disciplines depend on the field of study you intend to choose. For the Cyber Defence field of study, relevant disciplines include: computer science, information technology, computer engineering, mechatronics, electrical and electronic engineering, mathematics or software engineering. For the Cryptography field of study, relevant disciplines include: mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, actuarial science and information technology. For the Leadership field of study, relevant disciplines include: commerce, management, business, accounting, information technology, computer science and leadership. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 2. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.For the Cyber Defence field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Applied Cryptography, Computer Networking, Databases, Web Application Programming, Operating Systems, Concurrency, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development, Internet of Things, Systems Administration, or Introduction to Programming. For the Cryptography field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Set Theory, or Mathematical Logic. For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need: 5 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations. Relevant Disciplines depend on the field of study you intend to choose. For the Cyber Defence field of study, relevant disciplines include: computer science, information technology, computer engineering, mechatronics, electrical and electronic engineering, mathematics or software engineering. For the Cryptography field of study, relevant disciplines include: mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, actuarial science and information technology. For the Leadership field of study, relevant disciplines include: commerce, management, business, accounting, information technology, computer science and leadership. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements 2. {}
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.
59%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 87L 19 · R 19 · W 21 · S 19
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.For the Cyber Defence field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Applied Cryptography, Computer Networking, Databases, Web Application Programming, Operating Systems, Concurrency, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development, Internet of Things, Systems Administration, or Introduction to Programming. For the Cryptography field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Set Theory, or Mathematical Logic. For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need: 5 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations. Relevant Disciplines depend on the field of study you intend to choose. For the Cyber Defence field of study, relevant disciplines include: computer science, information technology, computer engineering, mechatronics, electrical and electronic engineering, mathematics or software engineering. For the Cryptography field of study, relevant disciplines include: mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, actuarial science and information technology. For the Leadership field of study, relevant disciplines include: commerce, management, business, accounting, information technology, computer science and leadership. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5
Additional entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.For the Cyber Defence field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Applied Cryptography, Computer Networking, Databases, Web Application Programming, Operating Systems, Concurrency, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development, Internet of Things, Systems Administration, or Introduction to Programming. For the Cryptography field of study, you¿ll need to have successfully completed at least three of the following: Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Set Theory, or Mathematical Logic. For the Leadership field of study, you'll also need: 5 years of supervisory or management experience, such as managing a team or people, client accounts or major projects, resource planning, or direct responsibility for financial delegations. Relevant Disciplines depend on the field of study you intend to choose. For the Cyber Defence field of study, relevant disciplines include: computer science, information technology, computer engineering, mechatronics, electrical and electronic engineering, mathematics or software engineering. For the Cryptography field of study, relevant disciplines include: mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, actuarial science and information technology. For the Leadership field of study, relevant disciplines include: commerce, management, business, accounting, information technology, computer science and leadership. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements 2. {}
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | St Lucia | 22 February 2027 | — | $58,056per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | St Lucia | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
St Lucia
PrimaryQLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Cyber Securitystudy.uq.edu.au
- The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
- Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

