Graduate Certificate in Cyber Forensics

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Cyber Security Officer, Information Security Analyst, Network Security Administrator, Network Security Analyst, Network Security Coordinator

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Qualification

Graduate Certificate

Awarded By

University of the Sunshine Coast

Duration

8 months part-time (recommended)

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

Become a cyber security specialist with just four subjects over eight months with University of the Sunshine Coast’s (UniSC) 100% online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Forensics.

Coursework focuses on digital and network forensics, cyber laws and the rules of evidence. Delivered by lecturers who have extensive experience working for the FBI and the U.S. Department of Defense, you’ll gain insider knowledge and skills required to work in this in-demand field. When you complete the program, you’ll know how to operate within the legal and ethical issues associated with cyber forensics and investigations and have specialist knowledge and skills across a range of digital applications and cyber scenarios.

If you decide to pursue the master’s program after completing the graduate certificate, you may transfer your graduate certificate credits to the program. This means you only need to complete 10 courses to earn your master’s degree.

Eligibility

An undergraduate degree in any discipline OR 5 years of relevant work experience.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

While completing the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Forensics qualification from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), you will study the following units:

Core Subjects (48 Units):

SEC701 – Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
SEC705 – Digital Forensics 1
SEC706 – Network Forensics
SEC707 – Digital Forensics 2: Advanced Concepts in Digital Forensics

Why study with University of the Sunshine Coast

UniSC is young, fresh and driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture is just as important as a world-class education, given by world-class educators.

While they’re not the biggest university, they are committed to doing big things. They believe in preparing now for tomorrow’s challenges, and their programs support teaching grads how to thrive and lead in ever-changing marketplaces. They’ve produced ground-breaking research and award-winning alumni while championing sustainability and maintaining diversity.

UniSC’s online postgraduate programs in Information Communications Technology, Cyber Security and Forensics and Engineering reflect their forward-thinking nature as they help professionals prepare for these fast-paced industries with roles that are in high demand throughout Australia and growing every day.

To ensure you’re always learning up-to-the-minute content, UniSC partners with the Sunshine Coast Technology Industry Alliance and regularly collaborates with industry advisory boards meaning graduates leave UniSC with not only advanced technical knowledge, but also the practical skills, professional insights, and networks that prepare them to step confidently into the workforce.

Student Support

As a student, you'll learn in small, focused class sizes from industry leaders such as Dr. Adrian McCallum, a Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, who has led and managed projects in extreme regions, including the Arctic, Himalayas, and Antarctica. Class sizes are kept purposefully small, so you'll have plenty of time to build relationships with lecturers and peers and receive detailed answers to all of your questions.

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