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Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: SIA-185332UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Open new career possibilities in cyber security with the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security at Victoria University. This course will prepare you to be an IT security professional with specialised expertise in cyber security. You will learn the essential areas of cyber security, from proactive cyber threat detection and risk management to cyber law and regulations. The course content includes: cyber security fundamentals cyber security architecture cyber security technologies cloud security enterprise security cyber security regulation, policies and laws. Learn from experienced academic staff and guest lecturers with current experience and a strong track record in cyber security research. VU degrees are internationally recognised and enhance career opportunities within and outside Australia.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below.

We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.

Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline

OR

Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below.

Admission criteriaCompletion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline

Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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