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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Fast-track your career in cybersecurity with UNE’s fully online graduate certificate, designed to build advanced skills in data protection, ethical hacking, cloud security, and risk management.

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Time investment: 1 trimester full-time, Up to 2 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: AUD 17,376

Language: English

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Back up your career with cyber skills

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields worldwide, and skilled professionals are in demand.

This graduate certificate gives you a solid foundation in cyber defence, ethical hacking, cloud security, and data privacy, all in a flexible, 100% online format.

Whether you’re looking to upskill, pivot careers, or prepare for further study, this short program helps you build essential knowledge while staying ahead of evolving threats.

Protect digital environments worldwide

Learn to identify, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats using current tools and real-world scenarios.

You’ll explore cryptography, ethical hacking, network and cloud security, and cyber risk management, building hands-on experience every step of the way.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the technical and analytical skills needed to respond to complex challenges and contribute to secure digital systems across any industry.

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Customise your path in cybersecurity

With UNE’s five-star rated online learning environment, you’ll study when and where it suits you.

You’ll have the chance to tailor your learning through electives that match your career direction, whether that’s infrastructure security, cloud services, or governance.

Once you complete your qualification, you can continue your learning with a Graduate Diploma or Master of Cybersecurity, or graduate ready to step into technical, consulting, and security-focused roles in Australia and beyond.

Where you’ll be studying

Study online with the University of New England (UNE)

UNE is a pioneer in distance education, delivering flexible, high-quality learning for over 70 years.

With a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support, UNE’s online programmes are designed to fit around your life, wherever you are.

Learn from expert academics in an inclusive digital environment and graduate with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to advance your career on your terms.

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Learning outcomes

Protect digital landscapes

Gain advanced insight into cybersecurity theory, tools, and best practices, with skills that evolve as threats do.

Speak cyber clearly

Use critical thinking and technical skills to design solutions that address today’s toughest cybersecurity challenges.

Communicate effectively

Present complex cybersecurity concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, collaborating productively.

Think beyond the firewall

Apply legal, ethical, and social frameworks to assess risk and guide secure decision-making.

Step up when it counts

Work effectively in teams or on your own, showing initiative and leadership in high-stakes environments.

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Additional information

To apply, you’ll need to have completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9, or an overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Since this programme is taught in English, you’ll need to show you meet one of the following criteria:

English is your first language
You’ve completed at least one year of study (within the past five years) in English at senior secondary, post-secondary, or tertiary level, in a country where English is an official language
You passed an English subject at Australian Year 12 level (or an equivalent overseas qualification)
You’ve completed an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at UNE or another NEAS-accredited provider
You hold registration with a recognised body (such as AHPRA, AMC, ANMAC, NESA or APC) that requires English proficiency

Alternatively, you can also demonstrate your eligibility with one of these test scores:

IELTS: 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
TOEFL iBT: 79 overall (with at least 22 in writing)
PTE Academic: 57 overall (with no skill below 50)

UNE’s online degrees give you the freedom to shape your learning through a flexible mix of core modules, major-specific units, and electives.

Core modules build essential business skills and knowledge to set you up for success.
Major-specific units let you dive deeper into your selected field.
Electives give you the chance to explore topics outside your major and expand your perspective.

This modular approach helps you gain a strong foundation while tailoring your degree to suit your goals.

Gain the foundational skills and credentials to pursue opportunities in a range of cybersecurity roles across industries. With this certificate, you could step into positions such as:

Cyber or Information Security Officer
Personal Data Protection Officer
Cybersecurity Systems Architect
Cybersecurity Consultant
Security Analyst
Information Security Engineer
Security Specialist
Security Risk Manager

You can also choose to continue your studies and progress into a related diploma or master’s degree to deepen your expertise and expand your career potential.