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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Forensics

Become a cyber forensics specialist

In this program, you'll build on your knowledge of ICT and cyber environments and become a specialist in computer forensics. Designed by industry experts, you'll learn across a range of digital applications and be exposed to contemporary cyber scenarios.

Study location
  • Online
UniSC program code
SC513
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
1 year part time
Study mode
Online
Fee type 2020
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Footnotes
  • This program is not CRICOS registered. Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.
  • Fee type - Funding Cluster 3
  • Note:Students in specific courses may have the opportunity to seek external industry certifications. Any fees associated with these certifications must be borne by the student and are not the responsibility of the University

In this program, you'll build on your knowledge of ICT and cyber environments and become a specialist in computer forensics. Designed by industry experts, you'll learn across a range of digital applications and be exposed to contemporary cyber scenarios.

Continue towards Master’s level with the Master in Cyber Investigation and Forensics.

In this program you will:

  • Understand the legal and ethical issues associated with cyber forensics and investigations
  • Develop relevant, specialist knowledge and skills across a range of digital applications and cyber scenarios
  • Develop competencies within a holistic framework of professionalism, collaboration and critical self-reflective practice
  • Learn from key experts and innovators in the field.
Admission requirements

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 field, or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.

Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.

Careers

Digital evidence practitioner, computer forensics specialist

Program structure

Required courses (4) 48 units

SEC701 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
SEC705 Device Forensics
SEC706 Network Forensics
SEC707 Mobile Forensics

Note: Program structures are subject to change.

Total units: 48
Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements
  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the program structure.