The University of Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGain a foundational level of knowledge and skills in cybersecurity to address a fast-growing area with significant national importance, and acquire a general understanding of present and emerging trends in the field.
Our Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is ideal for professionals wanting to obtain the foundational skills to explore a career within the field of cybersecurity, an industry projected to require over 15,000 additional professionals in cybersecurity positions in the next five years.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney
- 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney
- Camperdown
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
- 2 Chalmers St, Surry Hills
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
- Manning Rd, Camperdown
- Level 6, Block K/176 Hawkesbury Rd, Westmead
- 335 Werombi Road, Camden
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
- a three-year Australian bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum average of 60 percent, and
- a major or minor in information technologies (IT) or computer science, or equivalent in volume of learning as determined by the program directors is required for this discipline
English language requirements
Mandatory for course entry
English language skills test
- IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening, and Speaking and 19 in Writing
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
Course fees
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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...
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...
ICT Security Specialist
ICT Security Specialists help business leaders, NGO professionals, and government agents protect their organisation’s digital assets, hardware, and...
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