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Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

Postgraduate | 2026

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Duration

1 year(s) part-time only (no full-time option)

Program code

XGDCS

Study as

Part-time only (no full-time option)

Indicative total fees

$29,384

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

Experience with a programming language.

Time commitment

20-25 hours per week per course

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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award in networking and information technology from a registered training organisation (RTO) at diploma (AQF level 6) or higher AND 2 years of relevant work experience.

Higher education study

A completed Bachelor of Computer Science (AQF level 7) or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

Work and life experience

At least 3 years of work experience in computer science or cyber security.

Note:

Applications for 2026 are closed.

Degree Structure: Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

Program code: XGDCS

Complete 48 units comprising:

42 units for all Core courses, and
6 units from Core selective

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.

Choose your course type

Year 1

Units 6

BUSI5089 | OL Business Data & Cyber Security (M) (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

Core selective ¹

Course type

1 Core selective

Units 6

BUSI5090 | OL Information Risks, Threats and Controls (M) (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

COMP5060 | Advanced Cyber Security: Techniques & Concepts (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

COMP5063 | Research Methods for Cyber Security (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

COMP5059 | Introduction to System Security (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Year 2

Units 6

COMP6029 | OL Human and Ethical Factors in Computer Science (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

COMP6030 | Applied Privacy (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Enrolment information

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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:

42 units for all Core courses, and
6 units from Core selective

Complete 42 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name OL Business Data & Cyber Security (M)	Course code BUSI5089	Units 6
Course name OL Information Risks, Threats and Controls (M)	Course code BUSI5090	Units 6
Course name Introduction to System Security	Course code COMP5059	Units 6
Course name Advanced Cyber Security: Techniques & Concepts	Course code COMP5060	Units 6
Course name Research Methods for Cyber Security	Course code COMP5063	Units 6
Course name OL Human and Ethical Factors in Computer Science	Course code COMP6029	Units 6
Course name Applied Privacy	Course code COMP6030	Units 6

Complete exactly 6 units from the following:

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Foundations of Computer Science - Python A	Course code COMP5057	Units 6
	Course name Political Institutions and Policy-Making	Course code POLI5006	Units 6