- Duration 8 months
part time - Subjects 4 subjects
(50 credit points) - Fees $5,080 per 12.5
credit point subject - Intakes October, January, March, May, July, August
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security online with the University of Melbourne?
Establish yourself as a cyber security expert and leader
Gain a deeper understanding of the current and future cyber landscape, including the close connection between AI and cyber, with our innovative and future-focused course. Leverage your knowledge in best practice frameworks and technical skills to problem-solve and identify solutions that protect individuals and organisations from cyber threats.
Learn from the experts in cyber security innovation and research
Be taught by world-leading academics who are actively working with industry, government and entrepreneurs to solve real-world cyber challenges. Benefit from insights from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at Australia’s #1 university1 and enter the next phase of your career with confidence.
1QS World University Rankings 2026
You're in control of your learning
Wherever you are, you can take charge of your learning experience. Whether this means engaging live or when it suits you; taking breaks or accelerating; connecting with others or running your own race. You're in control – of your work, study and life.
Course highlights
- Completing our Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security serves as a pathway into our Master of Cyber Security
- Develop the skills to assess and communicate strategic and operational cyber security issues in real-world settings
- Learn to leverage AI and automation to engineer innovative, secure solutions to cyber security challenges
- Learn from world-leading academics who are actively working with industry, government and entrepreneurs
- Engage in meaningful interactions and forge connections with peers while studying at the school renowned for educating the innovators of the future.
Learn from world-leading academics
Benefit from expert-led contemporary learning as you prepare for the next phase of your career. Engage with our world-leading academics whose expert opinions are sought after by government, shaping strategy and influencing policy.
Unlock exclusive access to the latest industry research from our world-class experts to amplify your impact in cyber security.
Download your course guide to meet the team responsible for the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security course at Australia’s #2 university for Engineering and Technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Career outcomes
The Australian Government's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030 acknowledges a critical shortage of cyber security skills nationwide and emphasises the need to boost the supply of skilled cyber security professionals over the next decade.
This transformative qualification will prepare you for in-demand roles such as:
- Security Analyst
- IT Risk Analyst
- Cyber Security Technician
- Systems Designer
- Security Engineer
- Security Auditor
- Cloud Security Analyst
- Computer Forensics Analyst
- Cryptographer
- Programmer
- Security Manager
- Cyber Security Project Manager
- Chief Information Security Officer.
Subjects of study
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security online from the University of Melbourne is a transformational qualification designed to equip students with the strategic advantage to identify, assess and solve complex cyber security issues.
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Learn security risk assessment, incident response and disaster recovery, knowledge leakage, systems and network security, and policy and culture.
Learn to select appropriate tools, data sources, and algorithms to tackle cyber security problems effectively, and develop programs to manipulate and analyse large, structured data sets.
Explore security threats, data protection technologies and ethical obligations to effectively uphold information security and privacy in alignment with ethical standards in cyber security.
Understand security threats and defensive mechanisms in the context of operating systems, computer networks, and web applications.
You’re in control of your learning experience
- Choose how and where you study, with the ability to learn in real time or on demand
- Have more control over your learning with the ability to take breaks from study when needed
- Receive ongoing one-on-one support from application through to graduation
- Access resources and support systems designed to help you succeed
- Experience personalised interactions from expert educators who value your development
- Gain a competitive edge with a recognised qualification from Australia’s top university (QS, 2026).
Find out more about the online experience at the University of Melbourne.
Entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have either:
- An undergraduate degree in information technology or any related field with a weighted average mark of at least 65% or
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, and at least two years of relevant full-time work experience (or equivalent) or
- A minimum of six years of relevant full-time work experience (or equivalent).
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
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Fees and FEE-HELP
Cost per 12.5 credit point subject: $5,080*
FEE-HELP is a loan that can cover all or part of your tuition fees. The Australian Government pays the amount of the loan directly to the University. It enables you to borrow the amount of your tuition fees and then repay the loan once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level, or you can make voluntary repayments to the ATO at any time.
For more information, including eligibility for FEE-HELP, download your Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security course guide.
* Fees are subject to annual review by the university, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.
Designed for impact
“Our goal is to equip students with future-proof skills that transcend automation, empowering them to leverage AI to solve complex cyber challenges and engineer secure AI solutions.”
Professor Toby Murray
Computing and Information Systems
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- Entry requirements
- Career outcomes
- Subject descriptions
- Fees and FEE-HELP.
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