Armidale,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing in Armidale Australia | The University of New England
The University of New England
|
Armidale Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
34,800
(c. USD24,776.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
As data breaches and cyber threats become increasingly common, businesses are allocating substantial resources to strengthen their digital defenses. The growing need for cybersecurity and data protection expertise has created excellent opportunities for qualified professionals. For those looking to enter this field without prior IT or computer science experience, UNE's Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing provides the perfect starting point. Boost your cybersecurity career potential through flexible online or on-campus study with Australia's top-rated university for Overall Experience – a distinction UNE has maintained for 17 consecutive years.
Cybersecurity has emerged as one of the most critical disciplines both in Australia and globally. The expansion of cloud services, remote work arrangements, and increasingly complex cyber threats have highlighted the urgent demand for trained cybersecurity specialists. Australia's decade-long national cyber strategy, backed by significant government investment, is generating numerous career prospects in this vital sector.
UNE's focused cybersecurity programs equip students with the expertise needed to thrive in this specialized and sought-after profession. The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing establishes fundamental knowledge, enabling graduates to master both the theoretical principles and practical technologies of cybersecurity. Develop your computing and security capabilities with UNE, and pave your way to becoming an expert in detecting and preventing cyber threats – skills that are becoming ever more crucial in today's digital landscape.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Entry is based on a bachelor qualification or overseas equivalent. English language requirements must also be met.
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
You can apply for this course if you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth, for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE's English Language Requirements above for further information.
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5.
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
You can apply for this course if you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth, for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE's English Language Requirements above for further information.
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5.
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.
Tuition
AUD
34,800