About the Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

The Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity is delivered entirely online, so you can study from anywhere and have the flexibility to accommodate your work and life commitments.

Some of the specialised subjects chosen for this course include €˜Inside the Mind of a Hacker', where you'll learn the psychology behind cybercrime so you can prepare defensively, €˜Programming Skills', where you'll learn to program securely for the future, and €˜Database Skills' where you'll learn future cyber analytics.

You may be eligible to continue to our Master of Cybersecurity upon completion of this Graduate Diploma. Our Master of Cybersecurity provides industry-based learning, so you'll get the skills employers need.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

Offshore applicants are considered for admission based on the stated course entry requirements. IELTS may be considered.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$29 600 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Not available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

This course is not eligible for international scholarships.