Master of Cyber Security (Digital Forensics)
Become a specialist in cyber investigations and digital forensics.
For domestic and international students.
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As network breaches andÌýdigital crimesÌýbecome more prevalent, the need for experiencedÌýcyber forensics investigators is rapidly growing.ÌýApplyingÌýinvestigatory techniques toÌýdigital crimesÌýand attacks,Ìýdigital forensics specialistsÌýcollect, examine,ÌýanalyseÌýand document evidence from digital mediaÌýfor use inÌýa court of law.Ìý ÌýÌýÌý Ìý
Degree type
Postgraduate coursework
Duration
1 year full-time
Commencing terms
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program code
8628
Delivery mode
Online (some face-to-face requirements)
Overview
TheÌýMaster of Cyber Security (DigitalÌýForensics) atÌýUNSW Canberra provides students with theÌýknowledge, understanding and skillsÌýto enable the recovery of admissible evidence from digital media.ÌýStudents will understand the ethical and legal issues associated withÌýcybercrime investigationsÌýand develop decision-making tools to assess, evaluate andÌýanalyseÌýdigital data.Ìý
The course also develops students' knowledge and understanding of advanced forensic computing techniques andÌýequips you withÌýthe skills to apply these successfully.ÌýStudents will be expected to demonstrate their theoretical and technical understanding through the completion of practical exercises in a contemporary simulated operational environment.ÌýÌý Ìý Ìý
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World-class teaching facilities
The Master of Cyber Security (Digital Forensics) is offered primarily via online Delivery Mode due to the nature of the courses.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Find out more
For more information on this degree, including entry requirements, see theÌý.
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Students undertaking theÌýMaster of Cyber SecurityÌý(Digital Forensics) need to complete 8 courses (48 Units of Credit).ÌýStudents must completeÌý6Ìýcore courses, which provide the underpinning professional knowledge inÌýDigital Forensics, and two electives from the Master of Cyber Security program.Ìý
Not all courses will be available in a particular year.ÌýThe courses in the program may be taken in any order, but it's recommended that core courses are completed first, followed by the elective courses.Ìý
With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may take up to two elective courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs.Ìý
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For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to theÌý.Ìý
Key contacts
Program Coordinator
Dr Tim Lynar
E:Ìýt.lynar@adfa.edu.au
Student Enquiries
E:ÌýSAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 5114 5000Ìý