Diploma of Cybersecurity
Torrens University Australia
CRICOS provider number: 03389E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12209
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Diploma of Cybersecurity will equip you with the skills you need for an exciting career in cybersecurity. Designed, developed and delivered by industry, this course ensures you’ll gain the practical, technical and theoretical skills that are in demand amid a global rise in cybercrime.
The course will develop your IT skills, with subjects including programming, data and networking, cloud computing, software engineering and cybersecurity principles. Our human-centric design focus makes this course unique and, upon graduating, you’ll possess the ability to apply cybersecurity principles towards developing ICT solutions that consider ethical and social responsibilities.
With successful completion of this diploma, you can receive credits for the subjects you complete and gain entry into the second year of a Bachelor degree.
Learning outcomes:
- Examine the design and operations of modern computer systems, databases and networks.
- Learn the fundamentals of preventative cybersecurity principles, programs and practices.
- Understand cybersecurity requirements in designing innovative ICT solutions.
- Apply cybersecurity principles in developing secure ICT solutions.
- Learn to develop and present verified and validated software solutions for cybercrime prevention.
- Learn to consider professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in line with ICT industry standards.
Note: This course is also available at our Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne campuses. Flexible study options are available including On-campus, Online or a Hybrid of both.
Areas of study
Computer architecture and operating systems, cybersecurity principles, data and networking, foundations of information systems, introduction to programming, user experience design.
Career opportunities
ICT Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Engineer
Practical experience
When you study with Torrens University Australia, you will benefit from our extensive network of industry partners. You’ll learn from industry professionals, gain invaluable insights and build key industry relationships. Gain professional experience as you complete an industry brief, utilising design thinking and putting into practice your learnings.
Fees and charges
Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Year 12 qualification: Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Admission criteria
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with recent secondary education
ATAR: ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the Torrens University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses
Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses typically cost you more than equivalent Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) courses – read about university course costs.
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