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Federation University

Latrobe Valley , Victoria ,Australia

Master of Forensic Cyber Security

Through this degree 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.

Campus Information

Melbourne city

The Melbourne City Campus is in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant CBD. Students can study accounting, business, cybersecurity and information technology, right on the doorstep of Victoria’s bustling centre of industry, commerce and technology.The traditional custodians for this area are the Wurundjeri peoples.

Intakes

  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call From Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
5 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Master of 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.

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic entry requirements

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.

English language requirements

Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

 

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Disclaimer: PSA updates the information on this page from time to time; however, there may have been more recent updates. Please refer to the university website for the latest information.