Cybersecurity courses and degrees

Cybersecurity courses

Embark on a career in Cybersecurity, and learn to fight cybercrime using some of the most advanced techniques and technologies used worldwide.

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Discover how Torrens University prepares you for a career in Technology through hands-on learning, real-world projects and industry-aligned teaching.

What will you learn?

Our Cybersecurity courses will equip you with advanced theoretical, practical and technical skills, teaching you about the ethical use of emerging and intelligent technologies and how to leverage them within a cybersecurity context.

You will cover a broad range of subjects, including cybersecurity principles, ethical hacking and penetration testing, human-centric cybersecurity in a smart society, and enterprise cybersecurity governance.

You’ll learn to analyse and recommend innovative cybersecurity solutions, utilising design thinking and problem-solving skills to protect the digital fortress. Work-integrated learning will let you put your knowledge into practice, solidifying your arsenal of sought-after skills for a successful career in Cybersecurity.

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95% of international graduates are employed full time within 12 months
Gain in-demand skills and graduate with qualifications respected worldwide.
Applied learning
Apply your skills, solving real Cybersecurity challenges on corporate servers including Kali Linux, Linux and Ubuntu.
Future-proof your career
Our diverse academics and industry partners will help you gain new perspectives and a wide-reaching business network.
Designed, developed and delivered by industry
This course has been developed in collaboration with IBM, Cisco and Fortinet.
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Our courses are industry-driven and delivered by industry experienced academics to provide you with a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge that will set you up for success in your career.

Diploma of Cybersecurity
The Diploma of Cybersecurity will equip you with the skills you need for an exciting career in cybersecurity.
CRICOS 110738J
Full time Part time
Sydney Brisbane Adelaide Melbourne Online
Online On campus Blended
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Bachelor of Cybersecurity
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity will prepare you for a career fighting cybercrime in some of the world's most in-demand roles.
CRICOS 110736M
Full time Part time
Sydney Melbourne Online
Online On campus Blended
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Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity
The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is designed to provide you with fundamental IT skills and an extensive understanding of the field of cybersecurity.
CRICOS 110794A
Full time Part time
Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide Online
On campus Online Blended
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Graduate Diploma of Cybersecurity
Graduate prepared to proactively protect organisations from cyber attacks. You’ll gain the skills needed to assess and develop cybersecurity solutions to defend against cybersecurity breaches and attacks.
CRICOS 110793B
Full time Part time
Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide
On campus
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Master of Cybersecurity
Ready yourself to take the lead in cybersecurity practice and governance in your organisation with a Master of Cybersecurity.
CRICOS 110792C
Full time Part time
Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide
On campus
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Master of Cybersecurity (Advanced)
A Master of Cybersecurity (Advanced) meets the growing need for professionals equipped to protect the digital fortress from rising cybersecurity threats.
CRICOS 110791D
Full time Part time
Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide
On campus
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Why study with us?

Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education, with employability at the centre of everything we do. We offer industry-relevant Cybersecurity courses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide taught by leading cybersecurity experts. Our flexible online, on-campus and blended study options, personalised approach and industry placements will help you find a career you love.

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The digital evolution will continue in many industry sectors, and the smart information and communications technologies, enabled by software engineering and protected by cybersecurity professionals, will be the new norm in our daily lives and business operations.
Tony Jan
Director Research AIRO, Technology
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Investigate ethics, social responsibility and cognitive psychology.
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Your Success Coach team is available to assist you throughout your first year, building your soft skills and developing your talents, preparing you for your academic journey.
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Learn from industry-connected experts
Our academics are the best in the business. With their expertise and guidance, you can find a placement in the field you love.

Your teachers and academics

At Torrens University all academic staff are leading design professionals who have industry experience, valuable contacts and stories that connect you straight to the design industry.

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Tony Jan
Director Research AIRO
Tony holds a PhD in machine learning in network security and a bachelor's in computer engineering, and has been responsible for the accreditation of prominent IT education programs across Australia. With more than 20 years of senior academic leadership experience in the Australian university sector, Tony is a certified senior member of the Australian Computer Society, Fellow at Engineers Australia (FIEAust) and the ACS accreditation review board. He serves as associate editor for a number of journals and has published more than 60 articles and conference proceedings related to AI, cybersecurity and industry 4.0, supported by a number of ARC Discovery Projects and industry-sponsored research projects.

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Nandini Sidnal
Program Director
Nandini holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, a Master's and Bachelor's in computer science and Engineering(CSE). She has more than 20 years of teaching experience ( Australia and Overseas) for postgraduate and undergraduate courses in CSE, Info systems, and Networking. She has held various leadership roles in education sector.She is an active reviewer for many technical journals and has around 40 publications. She has supervised four PhD scholars in Big Data Analytics, Edge Computing, Semantic and Cognitive Computing areas. She is adept in developing quality learning materials for the blended learning environment, delivering effective classroom and lab instructions through active learning methodology.

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Aaron Bere
Senior Learning Facilitator
Dr Aaron Bere serves as the National Academic Course Coordinator for Torrens University's undergraduate IT programs in Australia. His portfolio includes overseeing the comprehensive range of programs, comprising Diplomas and Bachelors in IT and Software Engineering (AI). With over 15 years of dedicated service in lecturing, research, and academic leadership, Aaron has garnered extensive experience both within Australia and on the international stage. As the National Academic Course Coordinator, Aaron plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of Torrens University. Driven by a commitment to student satisfaction and effective teaching, Aaron draws inspiration from Constructivist pedagogy. Aaron's research niche revolves around digital transformation for teaching and learning.

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Dr Tayab Din Memon
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Tayab Din Memon
Senior Learning Facilitator
Dr Tayab is an innovative academic with 15+ years of experience in teaching, research, and management at higher education institutes (HEIs) where he has collaborated with multidisciplinary academics, industry, and international partners for the completion of cutting-edge industrial projects He has served as Co-Principal Investigator at ‘Haptics, Human-Robotics, and Condition Monitoring System Lab’ as part of the consortium of 11 labs working under the National Center of Robotics and Automation (NCRA). As part of the lab, he led a research team for the development of technology-driven innovative solutions for sustainable railway infrastructure. He has successfully collaborated and published research work on early fault detection and identification system development for three-phase induction motors, railway wheelsets, track surface faults, and the developmen of high-performance computing algorithms by using advanced signal processing, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms.

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Muhammad Atif Qureshi
Senior Learning Facilitator
Atif holds a PhD in Software Engineering with expertise in the areas of software modelling, meta-modelling, enterprise architecture and business analysis. Atif is a certified business analyst (ECBA-IIBA) and a committed academic, with more than 15 years of teaching and industry experience in IT. His constructive and effective teaching methods promote a collaborative learning environment. He has the ability to explore and apply a futuristic learning approach, engaging students in the learning experience through theory and practice.

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Torrens University Surry Hills campus in Sydney
Surry Hills, Central Sydney campus
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1- 37 Foveaux Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
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Flinders Street campus

Design and Creative Technology, Health, Business, Hospitality, English Language Centre

196 Flinders Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Fortitude Valley Campus Brisbane Queensland | Torrens University Australia
Fortitude Valley campus

Design and Creative Technology, Health, Business, Hospitality, English Language Centre

90 Bowen Terrace
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

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Wakefield Campus Adelaide South Australia | Torrens University Australia
Wakefield Street campus

Business, Design and Creative Technology, Health, Hospitality, English Language Centre

88 Wakefield Street
Adelaide, SA 5000

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