About Cyber Security And Forensics in Murdoch University

Course Description

Cybercrime has quickly risen to become a top-level national security priority across the globe. Increasing the security of data, as well as reducing the impact of a network or database security breach are the key challenges for IT security specialists.

In this degree, you’ll gain a solid foundation of the theoretical and practical aspects of different dimensions of cyber security, such as network security, software security, system security measures and models, information security, computer forensics, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.

You’ll learn how to forensically examine digital evidence, identify and respond to threats and information security incidents, and develop the digital forensic and critical thinking skills to solve computer crime.

In the final year of your degree, you’ll take part in a professional practice project unit. This will include working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve cyber security problems.

10 reasons to study Cyber Security and Forensics at Murdoch

• Study at the only university in WA ranked as world standard by the ERA* in the field of Networking and Mobile Technologies.
  *Source: ERA 2018
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Australia for Teaching Quality in Computing and Information Systems*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Australia for Skills Development in Computing and Information Systems*.
• Murdoch has received a 5-star rating for overall quality of educational experience in Computing and Information Systems*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Western Australia for Learner Engagement in Computing and Information Systems*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Western Australia for graduate salary, learning resources, student support and full-time employment for engineering*.
• Make use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.
• Take on real-world clients with project based units.
• Access great scholarships like the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program.
• Choose between seven specifically designed IT majors that you can combine into double majors to broaden your skills and career opportunities.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• systems analysis, design and development
• server environments and architectures
• security architectures and systems administration
• information security policy and governance
• cyber forensics and information technology
• database management.

Your future career

Graduating with a major in Cyber Security and Forensics will equip you with the skills you need for professional IT roles aimed at securing our digital future.

Career options include:

• Ethical Hacker
• Network and Security Specialist
• IT Security and Risk Analyst/Consultant
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Forensic Investigator.

Academic qualification equivalents:

• Generally requires you to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS        :      overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0 
• TOEFL      :      73 with no band less than 18
• PTE           :     50 with no band below 50

Murdoch University Highlights

Murdoch University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The tuition fee varies with course and degree. The cost of the complete program for some courses is tabulated below:

Cost of Living depends upon the lifestyle and preferences of the person. Approximately living expenses in Perth can be estimated to 500 AUD per week. Let us have a look at various expenses estimated per week: