Postgraduate coursework

Expand your knowledge & expertise with a postgraduate degree

At UNSW Canberra, our focus is on delivering industry-relevant postgraduate study programs that equip you with the skills necessary to make an impact. All our postgraduate study options are taught by leading academic staff in a supportive and vibrant environment. Gain valuable industry skills and deepen your knowledge across a range of higher degree specialisations.

We understand that our students are busy balancing study, work, family, and other commitments. We offer a range of flexible study options that can be completed online in as little as one year.

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Security studies

We offer a range of postgraduate options in security studies designed for individuals who wish to advance their technical expertise or position themselves as leaders in the field. By examining security from a broad range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, law enforcement and military force, we’ll prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector.

Management and operations

Business landscapes are changing. It takes a new kind of thinking to stay relevant and get ahead in this new business world. Realise your potential through our range of master’s and graduate programs in management and operations. Gain technical knowledge aligned with strategic leadership and become a next-generation leader in business through our postgraduate courses.

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Engineering & Technology

We’re building Australia's future engineering and technology leaders.

As educators, we’re responsible for creating leaders with a passion for lifelong learning. By utilising our unique environment, relationships and student body, we’re constantly innovating our educational environment. To prepare Australia for the challenges of the future, we aim to encourage young people from all backgrounds to consider a career in technology-related industries.

Explore your study options

Explore our wide range of postgraduate coursework options to kick-start your career in your area of interest or expand your horizons to transition into a new career path. Our graduate certificate and masters degree choices will help you develop the leadership skills and specialist capabilities that will set you apart and take your career to the next level.

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Graduate Certificate in Business Management	7363	Management & Operations
Course summary Designed for professional managers wishing to gain an understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin effective management, business decision making and leadership in organisations. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security	7328	Cyber Security
Course summary This course is for postgraduate students who wish to gain detailed cyber security technical skills and expertise. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Leadership	7471	Cyber Security
Course summary The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Leadership is ideal for leaders, managers and professionals seeking to move into cyber security, upskill to progress in their career and unlock wider job opportunities. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Operations	7329	Cyber Security
Course summary The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Operations is designed for postgraduate students and professional managers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the technical and managerial skills required to protect information systems and computer networks from cyber attack. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Explosive Ordnance	7637	Security Studies
Course summary The Graduate Certificate in Explosive Ordnance is designed for people with a science or engineering background who work on the design, development or use of explosive ordnance technologies. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management	7351	Management & Operations
Course summary Learn to manage and coordinate logistics operations, as well as formulate, design and implement logistics strategies and systems in a range of industries. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Operations Analysis	7634	Management & Operations
Course summary Meet the growing demand for information analysis. You’ll develop an understanding of the principles and practices of decision analytics, and acquire qualitative and quantitative decision-making tools to use in complex operational environments. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Policy Leadership	7470	Management & Operations
Course summary The Graduate Certificate in Policy Leadership is designed to help experienced managers and professionals advance their skills and accelerate their career growth in the field of public policy. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Procurement	7472	Management & Operations
Course summary The Graduate Certificate in Procurement is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional public sector strategic procurement managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in procurement or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience. Find out more
Graduate Certificate in Space Operations	7353	Engineering & Technology
Course summary This program analyses the intersection between the technical and strategic forces that influence operational decisions within the space domain. It explores the changing landscape for the utilisation of space for military, civilian and commercial applications. Find out more

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Graduate Certificate in Business Management
Course code
7363
Degree theme
Management & Operations
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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Course code
7328
Degree theme
Cyber Security
Degree
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Leadership
Course code
7471
Degree theme
Cyber Security
Degree
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Operations
Course code
7329
Degree theme
Cyber Security
Degree
Graduate Certificate in Explosive Ordnance
Course code
7637
Degree theme
Security Studies
Degree
Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management
Course code
7351
Degree theme
Management & Operations
Degree
Graduate Certificate in Operations Analysis
Course code
7634
Degree theme
Management & Operations
Degree
Graduate Certificate in Policy Leadership
Course code
7470
Degree theme
Management & Operations
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Graduate Certificate in Procurement
Course code
7472
Degree theme
Management & Operations
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Graduate Certificate in Space Operations
Course code
7353
Degree theme
Engineering & Technology

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Domestic

Business and SEIT

The program fees are charged on a per Unit of Credit (UOC) basis.

You’ll only be charged for courses once you enroll, so there may be some slight variations for later semesters if the fees change.

For domestic students, each course costs $4,290 and you can choose between 1 and 4 courses per semester (there are 8 courses per program).

Fees for 2023 are approximately AUD$34,320, but this does not include differences in tuition fees between elective subjects or years.

HASS

The program fees are charged on a per Unit of Credit (UOC) basis.

You’ll only be charged for courses once you enroll, so there may be some slight variations for later semesters if the fees change.

For domestic students, each course costs $3,870 and you can choose between 1 and 4 courses per semester (there are 8 courses per program).

Fees for 2023 are approximately AUD$30,960, but this does not include differences in tuition fees between elective subjects or years.

International

The program fees are charged on a per Unit of Credit (UOC) basis.

You’ll only be charged for courses once you enroll, so there may be some slight variations for later semesters if the fees change.

For international students, each course costs $5,160 and you can choose between 1 and 4 courses per semester (there are 8 courses per program).

Fees for 2023 are approximately AUD$41,280, but this does not include differences in tuition fees between elective subjects or years.

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We offer part-time programs for people who work full-time. According to your circumstances, you can increase or decrease the number of courses you take each semester. It will take 12 months to complete the degree if you take four courses per semester. In addition, you can take 1-2 courses per semester, which would take you 2+ years to complete. If things change, or if you feel you can learn more or need to study less intensely, you can also change your load intensity each semester.

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We’re home to several cutting-edge facilities dedicated to finding solutions to the world’s most complex problems.

Our purpose-built workshops, laboratories, and specialised training facilities make UNSW Canberra the ideal location to gain hands-on experience and prepare you for your future career.

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