Course overview
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.
Learning outcomes
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.
Course record
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.
Potential career paths
ICT Security Analyst Cybersecurity Analyst Cybersecurity Engineer
Majors
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING, DATA AND NETWORK, CYBERSECURITY PRINCIPLES, INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent. Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent. Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent. Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent. Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC