Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security

To enrol in the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security in Australia, these are generally required to meet the following:

Academic Requirements

• Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent)

• For the Advanced Diploma, completion of the Diploma of Cyber Security or a related IT qualification may be required, depending on the provider

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall (or equivalent), with no band below provider requirements

  • IELTS (commonly overall 6.0 or equivalent), or another accepted test such as PTE, TOEFL, OET, etc.

  • Some Education Institutions offer an in-house English Placement Test that you can take to meet the English entry requirements.
  • Exemptions apply if:
    – you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
    – you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
    – you have completed at least 5 years of study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.

Age Requirement

• Minimum age is usually 18 years old at course commencement

Additional Requirements

• Basic computer skills and access to a laptop or suitable device

• Some providers may require a pre-enrolment interview or language and literacy assessment

Visa Requirement

• The course must be CRICOS-registered to be eligible for a Student Visa (Subclass 500)

• Meeting course entry requirements does not guarantee visa approval

After completing the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security, international students gain practical skills to support entry-level cyber security roles. Graduates learn how to help protect systems, networks, and data, work in IT teams, and follow industry security practices.

In Australia, average cyber security salaries in 2026 are often around AUD 120,000 per year, with actual earnings varying based on role, experience, employer, and location.

Some courses may support eligibility for post-study work options, including the Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa, subject to current visa rules and individual circumstances. Course completion does not guarantee job or visa outcomes.