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Trimester 1 – February 2026 | Trimester 2 – June 2026 | Trimester 3 – October 2026
Course Overview
Download course brochure Cyber attacks and data breaches have been growing in frequency over recent years, with attackers using more and more sophisticated techniques. With the rise of cloud computing and remote work, organisations need increasing amounts of data which requires robust security and privacy measures. Now is the time to build or strengthen your future in the in-demand field of cybersecurity with the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity with UNE. Why study the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity with UNE? The Australian Government has heavily invested in Australia’s national intelligence and cyber capabilities over the next 10 years, creating significant career opportunities in government, businesses and community organisations. At UNE, our specialist cybersecurity courses prepare you for immediate work in this in-demand and highly skilled field. Whether you are up-skilling from a career in IT or computer science or already work in the field and want to broaden your skills and prospects, our postgraduate courses will set you on the right path. Our Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity will give you a solid foundation, helping you to graduate with an in-depth knowledge and advanced understanding of the theoretical foundations of cybersecurity, as well as a range of technologies used in the field. You will also gain an understanding of the differences in cultural, legislative and regulatory cybersecurity and privacy frameworks in Australia and internationally. By choosing UNE, you will be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support. What makes our course different? UNE’s Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity will ensure you graduate ready to work within Australia or internationally in the one of the highest growing employment sectors worldwide. Complete your qualification in as little as one trimester, or pace your studies for up to two years. Tailor your studies to match your career goals by selecting from a range of relevant units, including information privacy, network security, cloud security, cryptography, ethical hacking and more. Expand your project management skills if you choose to focus on the management of cybersecurity, privacy and prevention plans. Choose between studying on campus or online, full-time or part-time, allowing you to balance your studies with your other commitments. Progress your studies with the Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity or the Master of Cybersecurity programs, with credit for the units you complete in your Graduate Certificate. Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. You can apply for this course if you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to the following: Cybersecurity Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering. If you have a non-relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above you can study Cybersecurity through UNE's Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing. This qualification will also grant you access to UNE's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Master of Cybersecurity. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. You can apply for this course if you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to the following: Cybersecurity Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering. If you have a non-relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above you can study Cybersecurity through UNE's Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing. This qualification will also grant you access to UNE's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Master of Cybersecurity. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: If you are applying for admission under Rule A , you must provide a certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing You can apply for this course if you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to the following: Cybersecurity Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering. If you have a non-relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above you can study Cybersecurity through UNE's Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing. This qualification will also grant you access to UNE's Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Master of Cybersecurity. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: If you are applying for admission under Rule A, you must provide a certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Privacy
Core unit — 6 credit points
Cryptography
Additional Core Group 1 — 6 credit points
Ethical Hacking
Additional Core Group 1 — 6 credit points
Cybersecurity Risk and Project Management
Additional Core Group 1 — 6 credit points
Cloud Security
Additional Core Group 1 — 6 credit points
Computer Networks and Network Security
Additional Core Group 2 — 6 credit points
Information Privacy
Additional Core Group 2 — 6 credit points
Common Questions
You can complete the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity in as little as one trimester full-time, or pace your studies for up to two years part-time. The course consists of 4 units (24 credit points).
Yes. You can progress your studies with the Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity or the Master of Cybersecurity programs, and you will receive credit for the units you complete in your Graduate Certificate.
Estimated fees for the course are: Commonwealth Supported Place approximately $4,752; Full Fee (no government subsidy) approximately $15,172; Study Online for International Students approximately $10,000 (reduced fee for students studying from outside Australia); Study On-campus for International Students approximately $17,400. An estimated amenities fee of $373 per year also applies for full-time students. Note that fees are based on total credit points for this course (24 credit points) and are reviewed annually.
Students must complete the core unit Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Privacy (COSC130, 6 credit points), then select 12 credit points from Group 1 electives — Cryptography (COSC481), Ethical Hacking (COSC482), Cybersecurity Risk and Project Management (COSC483), and Cloud Security (COSC484) — and 6 credit points from Group 2 — Computer Networks and Network Security (COSC540) or Information Privacy (COSC581).
Yes, the course is available fully online as well as on campus at UNE's Armidale campus and Sydney campus. International students studying online from outside Australia are also eligible for a reduced tuition fee of approximately $10,000 per year. Online students studying on a Student Visa cannot study completely online and must be enrolled as on-campus students.
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