Master of Cyber Security and Forensics in Sippy Downs Australia | University of the Sunshine Coast

University of the Sunshine Coast | Sippy Downs Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 28,000
(c. USD19,619.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Technology is becoming increasingly integrated into all areas of modern life – making cyber security an escalating concern for nations, organizations, and private citizens. Build the knowledge and capabilities required to excel in this fast-evolving global discipline. Through this program you will:
Explore the societal context of technological systems, master investigative techniques and methodologies for digital analysis, acquire specialized skills in forensic examinations of digital evidence, and benefit from guidance by industry leaders while pursuing an independent cyber research initiative
Develop proficiency in conducting forensic analysis on both established and cutting-edge technologies
Examine the moral and legal implications of cybersecurity while creating frameworks to assess, interpret, and process digital information
Enhance your leadership abilities and analytical problem-solving approaches


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification 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 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.

Special selection criteria
Prior to any potential industry placement, a finger print national Criminal History Check may be required from students. Please contact the Program Coordinator prior to commencement for more information.

In order to fully participate in these programs, the following is a suggested minimum standard for a student's computing environment.
Hardware
Computer
Relatively modern computer running either a Windows or Macintosh operating system
Windows 7 and above, MacOS 10.10 and above are recommended
4GB of RAM minimum and several hundred megabytes of storage

Zoom video conferencing
UniSC makes extensive use of Zoom as its videoconferencing platform. The Zoom client automatically installs the first time a student attempts to access a Zoom meeting and remains on their computer. No individual Zoom account is required. The same hardware that is typically used for a Skype session is used for Zoom, so if a user can access Skype, no further equipment is required. This equipment is listed below.

Web videoconferencing capability
A webcam will be required, either built-in or external
Most modern laptop computers include a built-in webcam and microphone. The quality of these is variable
A microphone will also be required. Most webcams include an inbuilt microphone that is of acceptable quality
Some users may prefer a headset with a boom microphone or a standalone desktop microphone for better quality.
Software
Administrator rights may be required to install additional (and possibly specialised) software on a student's computer.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 2010 or higher

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing

Tuition AUD 28,000

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