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Master of Cyber Security and Forensics

Technology is expanding into every aspect of people’s lives – which means cyber security is a growing priority for governments, businesses and individuals. Develop the skills and understanding needed to lead a dynamic global field.

In this program you will:

  • Understand the social environment technology operates within, be guided through digital investigator methods and frameworks, gain expertise in digital forensic examinations, and receive mentoring from experts and innovators in the field while conducting your own cyber research project
  • Learn to undertake cyber forensics on current and emerging technologies
  • Understand ethical and legal issues associated with cybersecurity and develop decision-making tools to assess, evaluate and analyse digital data
  • Advance your leadership and critical problem-solving skills

Location

Duration

2 years 2 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$8,842 / A$20,937 CSP / Fee-paying
CSP / Fee-paying

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Online
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
14
Total units
192
Duration
2 years 2 years
UniSC program code
SC705
Program structure
Required courses (12) 168 units

SEC601 Introduction to Cybersecurity
SEC602 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
SEC603 Introduction to Device & Network Security
SEC604 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
ICT701 Managing Data
ICT703 Programming
PRM701 Project Management Principles
SEC701 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
SEC705 Device Forensics
SEC706 Network Forensics
SEC707 Mobile Forensics
SCI700 (24 units)
SCI701 (24 units)

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

HLT701 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
PUB708 Quantitative Research Methods

 

Study sequences

To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution with a technology-related course work component or equivalent.

Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. Onshore international students on a Student Visa must study on campus.

Technology requirements

Students must also meet the computing requirements for cyber security programs.

Program requirements
Program requirements
  • Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the program structure.

CSP estimate
A$8,842
Fee-paying estimate
A$20,937