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
CRICOS code
Duration
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 2024 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-paying Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. The online offering is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa. Trimester 3 intake accelerated option only.
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- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Online
- Total courses
- 14
- Total units
- 192
- Duration
- 2 years 2 years
- CRICOS code
- 109236H
- UniSC program code
- SC705
Required courses (14) 192 units
SEC601 Introduction to Cybersecurity
SEC602 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
SEC603 Introduction to Device & Network Security
SEC604 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making
ICT701 Managing Data
ICT703 Programming
PRM701 Project Management Principles
SEC701 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
SEC705 Digital Forensics 1
SEC706 Network Forensics
SEC707 Digital Forensics 2: Advanced concepts in Digital Forensics
SCI700 Research/Industry Dissertation 1(24 units)
SCI701 Research/Industry Dissertation 2(24 units)
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.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.
Special selection criteria
Prior to any potential industry placement, a finger print national Criminal History Check may be required from students. Please contact the Program Coordinator prior to commencement for more information.
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the program structure.
- CSP estimate
- A$9,151
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$21,915 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$27,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$55,600