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Master of Digital Forensics

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code I03

This coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for computer forensic investigators and related professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. The course engages with and provides a pathway for the existing security professional or information technology (IT) professional seeking a career change to extend and qualify their expertise in digital forensics.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1.5 Years
  • Part Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI5122Computer Security15
CSI5212Network Security Fundamentals15
CSG5126Introductory Computer Forensics15
CSG5308Wireless Security15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI6218Wireless and Mobile Computing Security20
CSI6117Computer Forensics20
CSG6223Network Forensics20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSG6224Special Topic 120
CSG6107Forensic Investigation and Evidence Presentation20
CSG6108Mobile Forensics20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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