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Undergraduate Cybersecurity Analysis Certificate at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

An online entry-level certificate for career changers, liberal arts graduates and other professionals entering cybersecurity, covering security vulnerabilities, attacks, threats and mitigation in current IT networks. Courses are mapped to the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

Faculty: School of Continuing and Professional Studies  |  Duration: 18 credits (6 courses); 2-3 semesters, up to 3 years  |  Intake: January, May, August  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Required courses are SEC 3010 Securing the Cyber World, SEC 3020 Cybersecurity Policy, Law & Ethics, SEC 3030 Human Factors in Cybersecurity and SEC 3040 Writing & Communications in a Technical Field, plus two electives from SEC 4010, SEC 4020, SEC 4030, IT 3000, IT 3130 and IT 3600.

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Entry requirements

Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and submit an online application with unofficial transcripts (offers are not binding until official transcripts are received and verified) and the Application for Virginia In-State Education Privileges. Deadlines: August start July 1, January start November 1, May start April 1.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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