Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security has been designed for students who want to advance their computer science knowledge in this area. This course builds on their undergraduate qualifications or relevant industry experience with a focus on demonstrating and diagnosing flaws in software systems and web applications. A key feature of this qualification is industry-supported project-based learning.
Course record
CRICOS
00111D
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/swinburne-university-of-technology/courses/graduate-certificate-of-cyber-security.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- A Bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline
- OR A non-STEM Bachelor degree, plus 3 years industry experience in the web development, cybersecurity, software development or related fields
- OR A non-STEM Bachelor degree, plus a Certificate IV or higher in a cybersecurity related field
- A Bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline OR A non-STEM Bachelor degree, plus 3 years industry experience in the web development, cybersecurity, software development or related fields OR A non-STEM Bachelor degree, plus a Certificate IV or higher in a cybersecurity related field
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Hawthorn

