Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

About the course

This one-year Graduate Diploma builds advanced capability in cyber security through an interdisciplinary approach. You’ll study key challenges and responses spanning technical practice, policy, organisational governance and geopolitical risk. The program emphasises integrated learning and cohort-based collaboration to broaden perspective and professional networks, preparing you to tackle real and emerging threats as a cyber security specialist. This is a Graduate Diploma in IT & Computer Science.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles helping organisations prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats across government, consulting and industry. Career paths may include cyber security analyst, security consultant, incident response or cyber risk and governance roles, and positions supporting security policy and organisational resilience. The program also supports progression to more advanced study or specialised professional pathways in cyber security. This is a Graduate Diploma in IT & Computer Science.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)