Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

The Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) at Level 8 and comprises 48 credit points in total.

The Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity embeds a collaborative and technology-enabled active learning approach. The typical weekly process begins with students speculating about a problem or scenario before the scheduled on-campus class, then actively engaging with the class and reflecting on the same problem or scenario. Classes are interactive, with regular anonymous polls and multiple-choice questions to encourage active participation. Following the class, students document their problem-solving process in an online portfolio or journal. Authentic, experiential learning activities such as computer laboratory classes, building a secure network, risk assessments, or team-based projects are also used.

International applicants must meet minimum English language proficiency requirements, including: IELTS 6.5 overall with no individual band below 6.0; TOEFL internet-based test 79 overall (with sub-scores of Reading 19, Writing 24, Speaking 20, Listening 20); C1 Advanced / Cambridge English: Advanced 176 overall with no band less than 169; PTE Academic 56 overall with no communicative skill less than 50; or Kaplan International Tools for English 459 overall. Test scores must be less than two years old on the date the course commences.

Students are required to supply their own laptop and bring it to all classes. Due to the technological requirements of this course, it is recommended that students obtain a laptop with the following minimum specifications: Intel Core i7, at least 16GB of RAM, Cache Size 12MB or more, Primary HDD storage 256KB or more, Wireless networking IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and Operating System: Windows 11.

Yes. Where appropriate, a student whose prior learning or experience exceeds the requirements for admission to AAHE will be granted credit in accordance with the Credit for Learning Undertaken Elsewhere Policy and Procedure. Additionally, applicants with 5 years of documented relevant work experience may be considered for entry in lieu of a formal qualification.