Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Build your IT expertise and get set for a high-demand industry by studying the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at Victoria University. This postgraduate information technology course covers the essential areas of cyber security, from proactive cyber threat detection and risk management to cyber law and regulations. You'll learn from academic staff with a strong research record in cyber security, and industry experts with significant cyber security experience. Guest lecturers with current
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Melbourne
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 105066J
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Course overview
Build your IT expertise and get set for a high-demand industry by studying the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at Victoria University. This postgraduate information technology course covers the essential areas of cyber security, from proactive cyber threat detection and risk management to cyber law and regulations. You'll learn from academic staff with a strong research record in cyber security, and industry experts with significant cyber security experience. Guest lecturers with current experience in the cyber security industry complement the academic staff and provide insights on the latest developments in the field. Specifically, you'll gain expertise in: cyber security fundamentals cyber security architecture cyber security technologies such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection, data encryption cloud security enterprise security cyber security regulation, policies and laws.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Victoria University graduate certificate or graduate diploma entry generally requires an undergraduate qualification comparable to an Australian bachelor degree. Master's entry requires a comparable bachelor degree, honours degree or graduate diploma, subject to course requirements. 2. Recognised bachelor-, honours- or graduate-diploma-equivalent qualification as required by the course; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Victoria University graduate certificate or graduate diploma entry generally requires an undergraduate qualification comparable to an Australian bachelor degree. Master's entry requires a comparable bachelor degree, honours degree or graduate diploma, subject to course requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-, honours- or graduate-diploma-equivalent qualification as required by the course; English proficiency.
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 | Footscray Park | — | — | $38,200per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Victoria University City Campus (City Tower)
PrimaryVictoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Securityvu.edu.au
- Victoria Universityvu.edu.au
- International Course Guide 2026Official source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source