The University of Queensland

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This six month program aims to create specialists with a deep understanding of cyber security’s impact on every aspect of modern life, and to empower cyber security leaders for a resilient, more productive digital future.

You'll undertake four advanced level courses covering a range of key topics. You'll learn about the major cyber security challenges facing the world and a range of responses, including technical, policy, organisational, governance and geopolitical.

You'll gain integrated learning experience and advance your professional network by working with a cohort with diverse backgrounds from technology, business, mathematics and humanities, unique to UQ.

Delivery mode

The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in any discipline, or
  • to have completed post-secondary studies and 3 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification

Relevant work experience

Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) clearly stating the following:

  • That you work (or worked) within the specified organization
  • The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above
  • The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual
  • Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $5,100 $25,600 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$5,100
Standard Tuition:
$25,600
Full Fee Tuition:
$5,100
Full Fee Tuition:
$25,600
Enquire with The University of Queensland to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $5,100 $25,600 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security will prepare you for the following roles.

Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialists manage an organisation’s ICT security. They have preventative strategies in place to stop unauthorised access of the sys...

Avg yearly income $125,008
Entry barriers Low

Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer ensures the protection of an organisation's data and applications within cloud environments. You might work with various...

Avg yearly income $111,280
Entry barriers Low

Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architects are high-end ICT professionals who design and build cyber security systems to protect an organisation’s digital assets, c...

Avg yearly income $186,004
Entry barriers Low

ICT Security Specialist

ICT Security Specialists help business leaders, NGO professionals, and government agents protect their organisation’s digital assets, hardware, and...

Avg yearly income $76,648
Entry barriers Low

Network Security Engineer

A Network Security Engineer is tasked with ensuring the integrity and security of an organisation's network infrastructure, where they design, impl...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.

At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.