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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

CRICOS code

109236H

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 2024 fees (A$)

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

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
  • Online
Total courses
14
Total units
192
Duration
2 years 2 years
CRICOS code
109236H
UniSC program code
SC705
Program structure
Required courses (12) 168 units

SEC601 Community Development and Social Action
SEC602 Direct Practice 1
SEC603 Direct Practice 2
SEC604 Social Work Field Education 2
ICT703 Critical Social Policy Analysis
PRM701 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
SEC701 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
SEC705 International Justice and Human Rights
SEC706 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
SEC707 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
SCI700 Professional Placement(24 units)
SCI701 Crime Research Methods(24 units)

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

BUS512 Introduction to Cyber Crime
BUS514 Italian A
BUS515 Italian B
HLT701 In-Country Italian Studies A
PUB708 In-Country Italian Studies B

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

ICT701 Italian C
ICT702 Italian D

 

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.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement 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