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CRICOS course code: 107537M
Level of study: Graduate Certificates & Diploma
Summary
With cybercrime networks constantly evolving and the cost of cybercrime increasing dramatically, governments and organisations have a pressing need to stay a step ahead. There is high demand globally for cyber security experts to secure digital networks and protect our communities, and thousands of cyber security jobs are added every year
What will you do?
Our Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security will equip you to execute and manage cutting-edge cyber security programs in any sphere.
You will gain: a broad perspective on complex cyber security needs and issues; high-level technical skills and the ability to apply them in real-world contexts; the ability to critically analyse and evaluate relevant data and technology; the chance to gain invaluable real-world experience, through a major research or industry-based project as well as an optional industry internship.
How will you study?
This program is able to be studied in either part-time, standard full-time or accelerated mode—enabling you to undertake your studies at a pace and level of commitment that suits you. For further information, see the Degree Structure section.
Where could it take you?
You could identify vulnerabilities in social welfare systems. Audit information security procedures for business advisory firms and their clients. Or customise state-of-the-art cyber security software for growing SMEs. This program could also give you 24 units of advanced standing in the Master of Cyber Security.
Career Readiness
Graduates are well equipped to lead cyber security initiatives across industry as diverse as finance and banking, government, education, healthcare and online retail.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Cyber Security degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Potential careers
Computer Programmer, Computer Scientist, Programmer, Cyber Defender, Information Analyst
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The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)
North TerraceThe University of Adelaide (Adelaide)
North TerraceBachelor degree or equivalent with a GPA of 4.5
English Language Requirements
IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).