Diploma of Cybersecurity

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5, 1 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent

OR

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

Course Details

The Diploma of Cybersecurity will equip you with the skills you need for an exciting career in cybersecurity. Designed, developed and delivered by industry, this course ensures you’ll gain the practical, technical and theoretical skills that are in demand amid a global rise in cybercrime.

The course will develop your IT skills, with subjects including programming, data and networking, cloud computing, software engineering and cybersecurity principles. Our human-centric design focus makes this course unique and, upon graduating, you’ll possess the ability to apply cybersecurity principles towards developing ICT solutions that consider ethical and social responsibilities.

Learning outcomes

Examine the design and operations of modern computer systems, databases and networks.

Learn the fundamentals of preventative cybersecurity principles, programs and practices.

Understand cybersecurity requirements in designing innovative ICT solutions.

Apply cybersecurity principles in developing secure ICT solutions.

Learn to develop and present verified and validated software solutions for cybercrime prevention.

Learn to consider professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in line with ICT industry standards.

Career opportunities

You will be well-positioned to analyse and recommend cybersecurity solutions while utilising agile and design thinking, innovative approaches and problem-solving, applying cybersecurity solutions to real-life situations or working in tech-related fields. The Diploma of Cybersecurity also provides an alternative entry path for further study into the Bachelor of Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity and Master of Cybersecurity courses.

Potential career paths

ICT Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Engineer