Overview

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 with the Cyber Security and Forensics at University of the Sunshine Coast .

Key Facts

In Cyber Security and Forensics at University of the Sunshine Coast 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

Career opportunities

Digital forensic examiner
Information security officer
Network investigator
Network security administrator
Network security analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidenced Based Decision Making
Managing Data
Programming
Project Management Principles
Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
Digital Forensics
Network Forensics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Starting 2026-11-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Sippy Downs, Australia

Disciplines

Forensic Science Cyber Security View 18 other Masters in Forensic Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 109236H

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31500 AUD / year

≈ 31500 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

11502 AUD / year

≈ 11502 AUD / year

Additional Details

CSP estimate A$9,686

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Disciplines

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