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AQF Level 5Information technology

Diploma in Cyber Security

  • 1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time

SAE University College, SAE Institute, Qantm College, SAE Creative Media Institute in NSW offers Diploma in Cyber Security, a AQF Level 5 program. The program runs for 1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time, with domestic fees from $23,992. Government subsidised places may be available.

SAE University College, SAE Institute, Qantm College, SAE Creative Media Institute

Tier 2

University College · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$23,992Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time
ATAR requirement
No ATAR — entry by application

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$23,992

Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.

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About this qualification

Here is what the Diploma in Cyber Security qualification offered by SAE University College, SAE Institute, Qantm College, SAE Creative Media Institute covers and who it is designed for.

The Diploma of Cybersecurity will equip you with the skills you need for an exciting career in cybersecurity. Designed, developed and delivered by industry, this course ensures you’ll gain the practical, technical and theoretical skills that are in demand amid a global rise in cybercrime.

The course will develop your IT skills, with subjects including programming, data and networking, cloud computing, software engineering and cybersecurity principles. Our human-centric design focus makes this course unique and, upon graduating, you’ll possess the ability to apply cybersecurity principles towards developing ICT solutions that consider ethical and social responsibilities.

With successful completion of this diploma, you can receive credits for the subjects you complete and gain entry into the second year of a Bachelor degree.

Learning outcomes:

  • Examine the design and operations of modern computer systems, databases and networks.
  • Learn the fundamentals of preventative cybersecurity principles, programs and practices.
  • Understand cybersecurity requirements in designing innovative ICT solutions.
  • Apply cybersecurity principles in developing secure ICT solutions.
  • Learn to develop and present verified and validated software solutions for cybercrime prevention.
  • Learn to consider professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in line with ICT industry standards.

Note: This course is also available at our Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne campuses. Flexible study options are available including On-campus, Online or a Hybrid of both.