Graduate certificates and diplomas in Cybersecurity, Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua paetahi mō te Mātai haumarutanga ā-ipurangi
Examples
Level 7 qualifications
How long it takes
Study for 2–3 years
Check with education providers about studying part time or online.
What you need
Bachelor’s degree or advanced certificate or diploma
These courses develop your ability to understand information security, protect computer systems and data and control access to them.
Study level
Graduate certificates and diplomas are Level 7. You can study Levels 1–3 for NCEA at secondary school. A higher level means the study or training is more advanced.
About qualification levelsCredits
180 to 300You need this many credits to earn a graduate certificate or diploma. One credit equals about 10 hours of mahi like learning, studying and doing assessments. A year’s full-time tertiary study is usually worth 120 credits.
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You can find a path towards further study or training. Figure out what entry requirements you need before you apply.
From training or studying
Level 6 or 7
certificate or diploma
Level 7 or 8
Bachelor's or Honours degree
Other entry options
Entry options based on previous study or work experience
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Complete other study first
You need an advanced certificate or diploma, or a bachelor’s degree to do a graduate certificate or diploma.
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Special admission or adult entry
An education provider may consider your previous study or work experience and motivation. This type of entry depends on your individual situation.
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Some study or training programmes have extra entry requirements like completing study in a specific area, supplying a portfolio, or doing an interview.
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How fees are worked out
When you enrol in study or training the government pays the education provider a subsidy. The student fees you pay have already been subsidised.
This data is an estimate. Fees depend on whether you’re a domestic or international student. Check your fees with your education provider.
What you pay | What the government pays | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
$8.8K–$23K | $14K–$34K | $23K–$57K |
What graduates earn
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What graduates do after study or training
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Where can I study or train?Ka taea e au te ako, te whakangungu rānei ki hea?,
2 education providers offer Graduate certificates and diplomas in Cybersecurity
1 offers remote learning