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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Cyber Security and Forensics (Coursework)

Course code: #SC705

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Cyber Security and Forensics (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $27,800 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    058396G

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 26-May-2023 2023-05-26
Fall-February 01-December-2023 2023-12-01
Winter-July 26-May-2024 2024-05-26
Fall-February 01-December-2024 2024-12-01

Overview

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 at UniSC, 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.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,800

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,596
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $27,800

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • English language test results

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
5.5
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

85
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

177
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Successful completion of UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, with the required passing grade, meets English language requirements to study for most undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.

ProgramDurationEntry requirementLead to
EAP F (Pre intermediate)10 Weeks
  • Overall Academic IELTS score of 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT 55
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) 36
EAP 1
EAP 1 (Intermediate)10 Weeks
  • Successful completion of EAP F
  • Overall Academic IELTS score of 5
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) 36
EAP 2
EAP 2 (Upper Intermediate)10 Weeks
  • Successful completion of EAP 1
  • Overall Academic IELTS score of 5.5-6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 70-76
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) 42-50

EAP 3

For most postgraduate coursework programs with overall IELTS 6.0 & 6.5

EAP 3 (Advanced)10 Weeks
  • Successful completion of EAP 2
  • Overall Academic IELTS score of 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 85
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) 58
For most postgraduate coursework programs with overall IELTS 6.0 & 6.5

Academic background and requirement

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 coursework component or equivalent.

 

Technology requirements

Students must also meet the computing requirements for cyber security programs.

Career opportunities

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

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