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IT and Network Engineering

Create the digital career you've always wanted with a postgraduate IT degree from Charles Darwin University.

We offer postgraduate ICT courses in data science, cyber security, information systems and software engineering online, on campus, part time or full time, so you can study when, where and how it suits you. Plus, our degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society, so you know your qualifications will be recognised nationwide.

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Available 100% online Australia-wide

Postgraduate Short Courses

In as little as 6 months, you can complete a Graduate Certificate to gain specialist knowledge in your field. Designed for working professionals who already hold an undergraduate degree, these fast and flexible qualifications can be studied 100% online. 

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  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes

    The Good Universities Guide 2023 ranks CDU as a leader for postgraduate employment outcomes

  • #1 in Australia for post graduate learner engagement in computing and information technology

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2023

  • 30 years' experience in distance and online education

    We have what it takes to support flexible study

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Postgraduate Coursework
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2023

Graduate Certificate of Data Science (UDASC1 - 2023)
1 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Casuarina campus, Online
Not available to international students.
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (Cyber Security) (UITCS1 - 2023)
1 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Casuarina campus, Online
Not available to international students.
Master of Data Science (SDASC2 - 2023)
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
2 year/s Full-time
CDU Sydney, Casuarina campus, Online
CDU Sydney, Casuarina campus
Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) (SITCS2 - 2023)
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
2 year/s Full-time
CDU Sydney, Casuarina campus, Online
CDU Sydney, Casuarina campus
Master of Information Technology (Information Systems) (SITIS3 - 2023)
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
2 year/s Full-time
CDU Sydney, Casuarina campus, Online
CDU Sydney, Casuarina campus
Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering) (SITSE1 - 2023)
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
2 year/s Full-time
Casuarina campus, Online
Casuarina campus
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