Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (Online)

What you will study

UNSW Online’s Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security comprises four online foundation courses, introducing cyber concepts, nomenclature, and key current issues, practice, and trends. Completing these courses will equip you with a foundational understanding of security engineering principles, and practices to the design, operation, and assurance of secure systems in this fast-growing industry. 

To find out more about each course download the program guide

 

Career pathways 

Combine your understanding of current and emerging trends with industry best practice to help combat cyber challenges with the online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security from UNSW. 

Download your program guide to find out more about how the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security will prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in one of the most sought-after careers globally.  

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After successful completion of the online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security from UNSW, you may pursue roles such as:

 

The UNSW Online experience

We are here to support you, every step of the way, to graduate from one of the world’s leading universities. Our online learning environment has been designed to seamlessly fit into your already busy schedule and you’ll be able to access course resources on any device, at any time.

Our academics are some of the best in the world and, even though you’re studying online, you can expect your learning experience to be the same high standard as that of our on-campus students.

Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor, who is committed to assisting you from enrolment through to graduation. They are on-hand for all non-academic queries by phone or email.

You will also have access to Career Success – a curated, self-paced module that provides a framework for thinking about, and taking action to implement, an effective career plan. Through Career Success, you will have access to tools like Career AI (powered by VMock) and CaseCoach, and guides on crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile, resume, and cover letter.

 

 

Program Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security comprises four foundation courses. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, you can progress to the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security, and from there, to the masters by coursework degree.

Graduate Certificate

4 courses
or continue studying

Graduate Diploma

+ 4 courses
or continue studying

Masters

+ 4 courses

Graduate Certificate

Influence with a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at UNSW 

Develop a foundational understanding of the nature and principles of privacy, how to securely identify, manage, and respond to privacy risks across large datasets, and current best practice in a changing global environment. 

Fast-track success   

Courses are delivered 100% online in eight-week intensive blocks, which means you could graduate with a Graduate Certificate in as little as eight months. Upon successful completion, this fast-tracked model provides a pathway to articulate into the Master of Cyber Security. 

Graduate Diploma

Meet demand sooner with a Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security 

The Graduate Diploma is designed for those looking to build upon foundational knowledge and gain the cyber security skills needed to meet demand in an evolving industry. Develop a holistic perspective of the current and emerging trends in cybercrime and gain the technical skills to secure modern networks against cyber-attacks. 

Fast-track success 

The fast-tracked model means you can gain a graduate diploma in just over a year, plus it gives you a pathway to study the Master of Cyber Security.  

Master

Secure your future with a Master of Cyber Security

Expand your cyber mindset and develop the tools and techniques required to detect, analyse, and confront cyber challenges to help you succeed in this fast-growing industry. Select from a range of Cyber Security specialisations to build the masters program that suits your career path, existing skill set and aspirations. 

Informed by leading industry experts at world-class cyber training facilities, this postgraduate program will enable you to become part of a dynamic community working to create a safe and secure digital future. 

Fast-track success

The program has been designed with the ambitious working professional in mind and offers you a learning environment where you can learn each course in eight-week blocks. This means you can graduate in as little as two years part-time and leverage employer demand sooner. 

 

Completion time dependent on individual study path, RPL, leave and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

 

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