Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Cyber Security
061026
Information technology
Secure the digital world, one system at a time.The Diploma of Cyber Security provides a focused, hands-on introduction to protecting digital infrastructure in an increasingly interconnected world. As a standalone credential or pathway int...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
fee/$23,992
SAE University College - Online
Start Date
Sep 2026
Feb 2027
May 2027
Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Secure the digital world, one system at a time.

The Diploma of Cyber Security provides a focused, hands-on introduction to protecting digital infrastructure in an increasingly interconnected world.

As a standalone credential or pathway into the Bachelor of Computer Science, it equips students with foundational skills in ethical hacking, threat analysis, and security architecture. Delivered in collaboration with industry partners, the program ensures graduates are workforce-ready and aligned with emerging security standards.

SAE University College

Note

Duration is seven months full-time. Part-time study available for eligible applicants (excluding international student visa holders).
SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.

Fee notes

Full course.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for SAE University College and for this course, refer to Entry Requirements on SAE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Interview

Additional entry requirements

SAE will contact applicants to arrange a short, informal interview. For information about the interview, contact SAE on 1800 723 338.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Number of students

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Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Information Security Specialist, Penetration Tester, Security Architect, Security Engineer, Chief Information Officer, Security Specialist, Security Consultant, Cyber Security Manager, Ethical Hacker.

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