Overview

Through this Forensic Cyber Security course from Federation University Australia you will gain the skills needed to analyse the principles of cyber threat detection, analytics, incident response, and security operation planning.

You will also learn how to critically evaluate and analyse evolving cyber security trends, while applying your knowledge of cyber security practices to assess risks and implement effective countermeasures.

Career paths

The Forensic Cyber Security will produce graduates who are able to:

Demonstrate a theory-based understanding of network security, cyber forensics, information warfare, applied cryptography, and information risk management.

Explain and analyse the principles of cyber threat detection, analytics, incident response, and security operation planning.

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the field. • Critically evaluate and analyse evolving cyber security trends.

Apply knowledge of cyber security practices to assess risks and implement effective countermeasures.

Understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and ethical parameters of cyber security practice.

Systematically apply established and emerging processes, tools, techniques, and resources to solve authentic cyber security problems.

Assess and communicate cyber security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Cultivate a creative, innovative, and proactive demeanour in addressing cyber security challenges. • Collaborate effectively within a cyber security incident response team, demonstrating leadership and adaptability.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Privacy and Trust

Leadership in IT Project Management

Cybersecurity: Malware Analysis

Co-Operative Placement (Information Technology)

Cyber Risk and Incident Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-12 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-08 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-11-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-22 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berwick, Australia

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 69 other Masters in Cyber Security 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 116435J

Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline, or in a non-IT discipline with either a significant IT component or with relevant IT industry experience.

The applicant's entire academic record and industry experience can be taken into consideration when assessing eligibility for the course.

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Tuition Fees

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20700 AUD / year

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Funding

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Disciplines

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