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 2025 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-payingStart
- 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
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- 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 (12) 168 units
SEC601 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts
SEC602 Foundations of Numeracy
SEC603 Biochemical Pharmacology
SEC604 Biochemistry
ICT703 Medical Biochemistry
PRM701 Nutritional Biochemistry
SEC701 Software Defined Networking
SEC705 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
SEC706 Digital Fabrication
SEC707 Embedded System Design
SCI700 International Justice and Human Rights(24 units)
SCI701 International Community Development and Global Justice(24 units)
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
BUS512 Understanding Cultural Diversity
BUS514 Gender and Culture
BUS515 Innovation by Design
HLT701 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
PUB708 Evidenced Based Decision Making
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ICT701 Finance and Accounting for Managers
ICT702 Innovation Management and Professional Development
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
Program requirements
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the program structure.
- CSP estimate
- A$8,842
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$20,937