Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

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  • Duration

    6 months full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

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  • Location

    Online

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Stand guard in the digital domain

Cyber security has become one of the key global issues of our time. Protecting the integrity of digital information is critical in every sphere: from national security, to business and industry, and our personal lives.

Our online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security equips you to launch or progress a uniquely rewarding career as a cyber generalist—and help secure our shared digital future.

 

What will you do?

Completed 100% online over 8 months part-time, the degree gives you significant flexibility to study as and when it works for you. Content is highly industry-driven and provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills across both the technical and business management aspects of cyber security.

You will graduate with:

  • a strong analytical framework to understand cyber security challenges and solutions
  • basic technical skills, including in computer forensic analysis, and the ability to apply them in real-world contexts
  • broad knowledge of business information systems’ structure and security risks
  • a firm grasp of cyber security policy and governance considerations—social, legal and commercial
  • the ability to critically analyse and evaluate relevant data and technology.

 

Where could it take you?

Professionals with generalist cyber security knowledge and skills are in demand


  • Ranked #50 in the world for computer science and engineering^
  • Available to be studied either full-time, part-time or accelerated mode
  • Flexible learning with courses taught in intensive and blended mode

^ARWU, 2022

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Entry Requirements

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Careers

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Cyber Intelligence Expert;  Cyber Defender

Degree Structure

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The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± has partnered with Boundless Learning, the world’s leading global learning company, to deliver this degree 100% online. The Partnership has been established to deliver the very best experience and learning outcomes to all our students. Students will be awarded a University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± qualification and this degree meets the University's highest quality standards.

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Last updated: Friday, 8 Aug 2025