Master of Forensic Cyber Security
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
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. Gain valuable industry experience with 30 days of paid placement through Federation Co-op.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Berwick
- VIC · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 116435J
Campus images supplied directly by the institution.
Course overview
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. Gain valuable industry experience with 30 days of paid placement through Federation Co-op.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Postgraduate coursework entry requires an Australian bachelor degree or overseas equivalent. Some courses impose additional academic or non-academic requirements. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Postgraduate coursework entry requires an Australian bachelor degree or overseas equivalent. Some courses impose additional academic or non-academic requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Federation University Berwick | 1 March 2027 | — | $41,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Federation University Berwick | 15 November 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Federation University Berwick | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Melbourne City | 15 November 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Melbourne City | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Melbourne City | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Federation University Berwick | 16 November 2026 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Melbourne City | 16 November 2026 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Forensic Cyber Securityfederation.edu.au
- Federation University of Australiafederation.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International student applicationsOfficial source
- Federation University academic entry requirements by countryOfficial source
- International Course Summary 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source