Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

About the course

This Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security builds advanced technical and ethical capability to address evolving cyber threats. You will develop foundational and applied skills across system security, digital forensics, cyber policy and governance, and ethical hacking and defence. Designed for the growing cyber workforce, the program prepares graduates for postgraduate-level practice in cyber security within the IT & Computer Science discipline. The programme deepens expertise in software architecture, data systems, and emerging technologies for advanced IT leadership.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles supporting the protection, detection and response needs of organisations across government and industry. Career pathways can include cyber security analyst, security operations support, incident response assistant, governance/risk/compliance support, digital forensics support, and penetration testing support. This Graduate Diploma provides postgraduate preparation for professional work in cyber security within IT & Computer Science. Preparing graduates for senior software engineering, data leadership, cybersecurity, and technology consultancy roles.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)