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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security provides expertise in digital forensics, hacking countermeasures, cyberwarfare, and terrorism, taught by industry experts. It offers flexible online study options with multiple intakes and is part of an articulated program including a Graduate Certificate and Master of Cyber Security.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 - 2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Nov
Domestic Fees
$33,680 per year

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security covers digital forensics, hacking countermeasures, cyberwarfare and terrorism. Our course is part of a series of unique online degrees developed in partnership with IT Masters. Be taught by leading industry experts who will equip you with the capabilities to address the contemporary issues and needs of the rapidly growing cyber security sector.

Ready to start your course sooner? Charles Sturt University and IT Masters are offering five intakes, so you can decide when to start your studies. Choose a session or term starting in March, May, July, August or November, and kickstart your IT career. To find out more about how the session structure works, visit the IT Masters website.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
  • Master of Cyber Security

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

A completed bachelor degree or higher qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent).

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities across the industry. Take your first or next step with roles such as a forensic computer analyst, information security analyst, penetration tester, security architect, IT security engineer, security systems administrator, IT security consultant, information security manager and more.

Course structure

Core subjects (32 pts)CodeTitleCredit PointsITC597Digital Forensics8 credit ptsITE514Professional Systems Security8 credit ptsITI581Cyber Security Fundamentals8 credit ptsITC506Applied IT Ethics8 credit ptsGroup A: Academic subjects (16 pts)

Select 2 subjects from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsITC590Cyber Threat Intelligence8 credit ptsITC561Cloud Computing8 credit ptsITC568Cloud Privacy and Security8 credit ptsITC593Network Security and Cryptography8 credit ptsITC595Information Security8 credit ptsITC596IT Risk Management8 credit ptsGroup B: Industry subjects (16 pts)

Select 2 subjects from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsITE512Incident Response8 credit ptsITE513Forensic Investigation8 credit ptsITE516Hacking Countermeasures8 credit ptsITE533Cyber Security Management8 credit ptsITE534Cyberwarfare and Terrorism8 credit ptsITE535Pen Testing8 credit ptsITE536Professional Internship8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.