Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security builds on your STEM qualifications or relevant industry experience to develop cyber security-related skills and knowledge. These areas include: system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking. This qualification is part of the Master of Cyber security suite, which includes a nested Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Cyber security.
Note: This Graduate Diploma is an EXIT Award only. No Admission
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Upgrade your skills
- Network security proficiency
- Identify security risks
- Diagnose security risks
- Prevent security risks
Stretch your career further
- Security Manager
- Reverse Engineer
- Penetration Tester
- Ethical Hacker
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
Ranked top 10 Australian university for Computer Science and Electronics
85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating
The median income for PG graduates nine years out is $105.5K
Ranked top 100 in the world for Computer Science and Engineering
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022Qualifications
The Graduate Diploma is an EXIT Award only. No Admission.
The Graduate Diploma is an EXIT Award only. No Admission.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security
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Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
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Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
How credit points work
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Cyber security, students must complete 11 units (150 credit points).
Your units
Graduate Certificate
Completing 8 core units entitles you to the graduate certificate.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Creating Web Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60004 |
|
Technology Inquiry Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60010 |
|
Technology Design Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60011 |
|
Internet Security
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80013 |
|
Cyber Ethics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CYB70001 |
|
Operating System Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT60001 |
|
Network Administration
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE60002 |
|
Networks and Switching
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE60006 |
Graduate Diploma
Completing an additional 2 core units entitles you to the graduate diploma.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Technology Innovation Research and Project
Core unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS70008 |
|
Operating System Cyber Security
Core unit |
CYB80002 |
|
Advanced Cyber Security Programming
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CYB80003 |
Choose between CYB80002 or CVB80003.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
|
Big Data
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80023 |
|
Internship Project
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT80004 |
|
Research Paper
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT80007 |
|
Minor Thesis
Elective unit, 25.0 credit points |
ICT80014 |
|
Secure Networks
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE80006 |
Nested programs
The Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security forms the second stage in a nested suite of programs. Continue studying with the:
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$32,700
Total fee* ($AUD)
40,875
Commonwealth Supported Yearly Fee* ($AUD)
$8,301
Commonwealth Supported Total Fee* ($AUD)
10,376.25
2025 fees
Fees are estimates only
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
Two types of loans are available to assist with student study fees. Depending on eligibility, you’re able to apply for one of the loans outlined below.
- FEE-HELP is a loan that’s available for full-fee paying higher education students. Depending on your eligibility, the Commonwealth Government can help pay all or part of your loan directly to Swinburne.
- HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme that’s available if you’re enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Depending on eligibility, a HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Finances
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for FEE-HELP
You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:
- are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
- are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
- have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.
The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
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The Graduate Diploma is an EXIT Award only. No Admission.
Please apply for the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security or the Master of Cyber Security.