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Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Study Cybersecurity at Flinders
Cybersecurity is a fast-moving sector with continuously evolving threats and opportunities
This course is not offered in 2022
Study 100% online in 6 months.
Cybersecurity aims to protect the safety of important data and the systems that store it, such as health or financial records and national security information.
This course looks at providing students with the fundamentals that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing or cybersecurity related field.
You will learn how to support the development of computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied.
Why study Cybersecurity at Flinders
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- The Undergraduate Certificate is available in an online delivery mode.
- Gain experience using a wide range of cybersecurity tools and techniques drawn from today’s real-world business contexts.
- Can be completed in six months of full-time study.
- Offered as an exit award for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Technology.
- Work professionally as an individual and in a team.
Your career
Cybersecurity career paths are diverse and rewarding - spanning both technical and business management. Our cybersecurity certification will help you launch or progress your career as a cybersecurity professional.
Potential occupations
- cybersecurity analyst
- computer network professional
- cybersecurity manager/administrator
- systems integration engineers
- database & systems administrator
Potential employers
- government departments
- financial institutions
- consultancies
Accreditation / professional recognition
Participants gain a University Certificate which is AQF Accredited.
The program also provides a pathway or credit into the Bachelor of Information Technology for participants who wish to pursue further study in the future.
All our Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.
Why choose a Higher Education Certificate
By choosing to study a higher education certificate, you’ll gain a university-level qualification that:
- Takes less time than a bachelor’s degree - allowing you to upskill or get a taste of your career path in as little as 6 months
- Is cost effective – Commonwealth support is currently making higher education certificates even more affordable. Eligible students can also defer payment through HECS-HELP
- Gives you a valuable qualification – Flinders’ higher education certificates are AQF accredited
- Offers you a pathway towards a bachelor’s degree – credits from your studies can go towards further study
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.
How to apply
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
Course enquiries
For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.
FAQs
There are many reasons to apply for a higher education certificate. You may want to upskill and progress your career without committing to a longer-term degree, or build on the strength of your current degree by adding a different qualification. You may have a particular passion you want to explore, or want to get a taste of university that could lead you towards a bachelor’s degree.
If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, you will be eligible for a discounted Commonwealth supported place (CSP).
The Australian Government is subsidising courses across a range of national priority areas in order to give people the opportunity to upskill or learn new skills to help the workforce and the nation during a difficult economic period. These course subsidies could help you transition to a new role within your existing industry, or prepare you to move to a new industry.
Yes. These are micro-credential courses and can be completed part-time over 25 weeks (or a university year of 2 semesters). To qualify for the government discount, you must enrol and begin your studies in 2021.
No. In order to qualify for the government discount, you must enrol and begin your studies in 2021.
If you are an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa and meet other eligibility criteria, you won’t have to pay your course fees up front. You can get a HECS-HELP loan for your student contribution portion of your uni fees. More information about HECS-HELP is available here.
Yes. The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) applies to all higher education certificates. More information about the SSAF is available here.
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