The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security provides a global perspective on cyber security and information security fundamentals, combined with a deep field of study specialisation.

Students learn about the major cyber security challenges facing the world, and a range of responses including technical, policy, organisational, governance and geo-political.

Informed by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology's NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) framework, the program brings a multi- and inter-disciplinary perspective to cyber security, with students learning how the broad range of skills and capabilities within the cyber security workforce interact.

The program offers four fields of study for students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experience, covering Cyber Defence, Cryptography, Cyber Criminology, and Leadership.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

• Cryptography Field of StudyCyber Criminology Field of StudyCyber Defence Field of StudyLeadership Field of Study

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

• Master of Cyber Security
• Master of Cyber Security

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.