Course Overview

About This Course

This coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for cyber security professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. The course engages with, and provides a pathway for, information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in the cyber security domain. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the cyber discipline.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

ECU City Campus, Perth, Western Australia

500 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Academic Admission Requirements (Band 6)

Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language Requirements (Band 4)

IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0); or
Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page; or
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This course prepares students for careers in the field of cyber security, including areas such as, cyber security advisor, cyber security analyst, cyber security consultant, and security systems administrator. Possible future job titles: Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Officer, Technical IT Security Officer, Information Security Auditor, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Security Consultant, Software Auditor.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units3 units

CSI6199

Cyber Security

CSI6230

Computer Networks and Security

CSI6203

Scripting Languages

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security at ECU?

The Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security at ECU takes 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent to complete.

What are the fees for domestic and international students?

For domestic students, the estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $4,800 (Commonwealth supported). For international students, the estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $21,850. These are indicative figures only, as at ECU you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee.

What are the academic entry requirements for this course?

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a Bachelor degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

What campuses and study modes are available for this course?

The Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security is available at the City Campus and Joondalup campus, as well as online. Both full-time and part-time study options are offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

What are the learning outcomes of the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security?

Graduates will be able to: communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences within the cyber security discipline; implement independent judgement when analysing various cyber security based problems to develop innovative solutions; and demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating technical solutions within the cyber security focused discipline.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $130,000 to $165,000 per year

Career Paths

Cybersecurity AnalystPenetration Tester / Ethical HackerSecurity Operations Centre (SOC) AnalystDigital Forensics InvestigatorInformation Security Manager

Key Skills

Network security architecture and configurationEthical hacking and penetration testingDigital forensics and cybercrime investigationThreat intelligence analysis and risk assessmentIncident response and business continuity planning

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