Degree Structure: Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Program code: YGDCS
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 30 units for Core course, and
- 18 units for Elective
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 30 units for Core course, and
- 18 units for Elective
Core course description
Core courses are compulsory and build the essential knowledge for your degree.
Complete 30 units comprising:
- 30 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Ethics, Privacy and Security in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Course code
ARTI5006
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Units
6
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Course name
Problem Solving and Programming Foundations
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Course code
COMP5002
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Units
6
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Course name
Object-Oriented Programming Foundations
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Course code
COMP5033
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Units
6
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Course name
Security Principles
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Course code
INFO5001
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Units
6
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Course name
Project Management for IT Professionals
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Course code
PROJ5001
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Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 18 units comprising:
- 18 units from Program elective
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Course code
ARTI6000
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Units
6
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Course name
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Course code
ARTI5002
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Data & Cyber Security (M)
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Course code
BAFI5030
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Units
6
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Course name
Information Risks, Threats & Controls (M)
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Course code
BUSI5064
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Units
6
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Course name
Policies & Procedures in Organisational Cyber Security (M)
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Course code
BUSI5099
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Information Systems and Management
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Course code
BUSI5170
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Units
6
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Course name
Data in Information Technology Systems
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Course code
COMP5003
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Innovative and Emerging Technologies
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Course code
COMP5032
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Deep Learning Applications
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Course code
COMP6004
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Units
6
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Course name
Computer Networking
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Course code
COMP6022
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Units
6
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Course name
Digital Microelectronics
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Course code
ENGE1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Communication Systems
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Course code
ENGE5032
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Cyber Law, Ethics and Professional Practice in Cyber
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Course code
INFO5007
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Security Architecture and Engineering
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Course code
INFO6003
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Cloud Security
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Course code
INFO6004
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Units
6
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Course name
Critical Infrastructure and Control System Security
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Course code
INFO6005
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Probability & Statistics PG
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Course code
MATH5026
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Data Taming
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Course code
MATH5030
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Units
6
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|
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Course name
Mathematical Foundations of Data Science
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Course code
MATH5113
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Units
6
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Course name
Statistical Modelling and Inference
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Course code
STAT5019
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Units
6
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