Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security at Victoria University is a postgraduate course designed to prepare students for a career in cyber security. The course code is NGCS, and the CRICOS code is D, F.

Duration and Delivery Mode

The duration of the course is 1 year, and it is delivered in person.

Fees

The tuition fee for the course is AU$19,100 per semester.

Location and Next Start Date

The course is located at the City Tower, and the next start date is 16 February 2026.

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security will prepare students to be IT security professionals with specialized expertise in cyber security. The course covers essential areas of cyber security, including cyber security fundamentals, cyber security architecture, cyber security technologies, cloud security, enterprise security, and cyber security regulation, policies, and laws.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Conceptually map the most recent developments in cyber security and justify the utility in various contexts.
2. Critically apply cyber security knowledge and skills to new and uncertain situations in professional practice, exhibiting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
3. Investigate and evaluate cyber security architecture and state-of-the-art technologies and transmit this knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
4. Apply commercial tools to secure computers and networks in enterprise and cloud systems to ensure privacy and prevent data loss and develop corresponding security policies and regulations.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for the course, applicants must meet the entry criteria, which include:

• Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
• IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).

Special Entry Programs

The university offers special admission programs for students from disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic, or cultural backgrounds.

Course Structure

To successfully attain the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security, students must complete 96 credit points of Core Studies.

Units

The course consists of the following units:

Year 1, Semester 1

• Introduction to Research (NIT6130, 12 credits)
• Networking Systems (NIT5110, 12 credits)
• Fundamentals of Cyber Security (NIT5081, 12 credits)
• Cloud Security (NIT5082, 12 credits)

Year 1, Semester 2

• AI Assisted Project Management (NIT5000, 12 credits)
• Cyber Security Law, Regulation, and Policy (NIT5084, 12 credits)
• Security and Risk Management (NIT6083, 12 credits)
• Advanced Project (NIT6150, 12 credits)

Fees and Scholarships

The university offers a 10% discount for alumni and a VU Block Model International Scholarship, which provides eligible international students with 10% off graduate diploma and graduate certificate fees for their entire first year of study.

Fees

The fee type is international, and the fees for full-time international students (2026) are AU$19,100 per semester.

Careers

Completion of the course will prepare students for various cyber security careers, including:

• Cyber security specialist
• Cyber security consultant
• Cloud security engineer
• Network security engineer

Salaries and Job Prospects

Information on cyber security annual salaries and employment growth in Australia can be found on the Jobs and Skills Australia website.