Defence - Professional Pathways at Flinders University

Online, part-time study for Defence and Defence industry professionals.

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Flinders University offers a suite of online, part-time programs designed for professionals operating in complex, high-stakes environments.

With established strengths in electronic warfare, cybersecurity, nuclear governance and safety, artificial intelligence and data science, Flinders delivers learning that builds real, deployable capability.

Each program focuses on contemporary skills that can be applied directly to operational, technical or leadership roles. Whether you are deepening specialist expertise, transitioning into an emerging capability area, or strengthening governance and decision-making, these courses are designed to fit around full-time work and deliver immediate value.

Designed for Defence realities

Flexible by design

Fully online or predominately online delivery
Part-time study that fits around operational commitments

Capability-driven

Focused on systems, risk, governance and emerging technologies
Learning aligned to real Defence and Defence-industry context

Built for progression

Stand-alone qualifications or stackable pathways
Clear options to deepen expertise over time

Courses

Post-graduate degrees in Electronic Warfare

Information is power. Now, most information is transmitted wirelessly. Defence needs to control Land, Sea, Air, and the Electromagnetic Spectrum, learn how.

When
March, July

Mode of delivery
Online, part-time

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Micro-credential in Cybersecurity Governance

Strengthen governance, risk and assurance capability for cyber operations in regulated, high-consequence environments.

When
TBA

Mode of delivery
Fully online, short course

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Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Safety and Compliance

Develop specialist knowledge in nuclear safety, regulation and compliance aligned to Australia’s emerging nuclear workforce needs.

When
March, July

Mode of delivery
Online, part-time

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Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Workforce and Governance

Build leadership and governance capability for organisations supporting nuclear-related Defence and national infrastructure programs.

When
March, July

Mode of delivery
Fully-online, part-time

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Master of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Cybersecurity

Advance technical and strategic capability across AI, analytics and cyber systems used in Defence and security contexts.

When
March, July

Mode of delivery
Fully-online, part-time

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Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

Develop practical AI capability with a focus on real-world application, systems integration and data-driven decision-making.

When
March, July

Mode of delivery
Fully online, part-time

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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Build core and advanced cybersecurity skills for protecting systems, networks and information in high-risk environments.

When
March, July

Mode of delivery
Fully online, part-time

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Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

Strengthen analytical capability to turn complex data into operational insight and evidence-based decisions.

When
March, July

Mode of delivery
Fully online, part-time

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Diploma of Digital Technologies

Build practical skills in digital systems, data and emerging technologies for Defence and national security contexts. Designed to support workforce upskilling and career progression.

When
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Mode of delivery
Online with an in-person component, part-time

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Award winning and recognised national capability in Defence skills

Flinders has been recognised as Best Future Skills Provider (2024 and 2025) at the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards, reflecting its role in developing workforce capability across priority national domains, including nuclear governance, cybersecurity and advanced systems.

Recent national attention on Flinders’ nuclear expertise, including announcements involving Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, underscores the University’s contribution to Australia’s future Defence and nuclear workforce.

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Defence & National Security Workforce Awards Winner - Best Future Skills Provider 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shaking hands with the inaugural Nuclear Engineering class at Flinders University at Tonsley

Prime Minister Albanese meets first undergrad nuclear engineering majors at Tonsley.

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