This course prepares students for careers in the field of cyber security, including areas such as, cyber security advisor, cyber security analyst, cyber security consultant, and security systems administrator.

Possible future job titles

Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Officer, Technical IT Security Officer, Information Security Auditor, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Security Consultant, Software Auditor

• Stand-alone Postgraduate diploma courses do not lead to Post-study work (PSW) rights. Only offers packaged with a degree course will fetch up to 3 years of stay-back provided the campus is regional. 
• For all city campuses, the PSW is 2 years.

The following course-specific admission requirements (Band 6) are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants.

All applicants are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview. Accommodations can be made for students located outside WA. Additionally applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words, resume and photograph with their application. Students are strongly advised to attend a personalised information session about the course with the coordinator.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirements (Band 4) :

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, etc