Undergraduate Major

Cyber Security and Forensics

Fight against cybercrime and help to secure the digital environment, with a Bachelor of Information Technology in Cyber Security and Forensics.

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Murdoch code
MJ-CSF
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Full Time or Part Time
Selection rank
70
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Overview

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 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 business problems.

To broaden your skills and career opportunities, you could study this major alongside another Bachelor of Information Technology major. You could also enhance your future prospects with great scholarships like the $15,000 Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program. This scholarship can lead to networking opportunities with industry professionals and career opportunities before you graduate.

3 reasons to study Cyber Security and Forensics at Murdoch

  1. Five-star rating for learning resources, student support and teaching quality for computing and information technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
  2. Get industry ready in our IT Innovation Hub, which is fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.
  3. Take on real clients with our project-based units, allowing you to get a taste of your future career by completing an internship or work placement.

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
  • Development and design
  • 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 could include:

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

For further admission information about this course, please view our Admission Information: Murdoch Admission Information - Science

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Total credit points: 24

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Major24 credit points
Required Units15 credit points
ICT171Introduction to Server Environments and Architectures3
ICT279Security Architectures and Controls3
ICT280Information Security Policy and Governance3
ICT378Cyber Forensics and Incident Response3
ICT387Ethical Hacking and Software Security3

Specified electives

Select 3 credit points from each set below.
9 credit points

Set 1

Students considering a double major with Computer Science, Games Technology, or Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, must complete MAS162, which may require prerequisites. All other students are free to choose.
3 credit points
MAS162Discrete Mathematics and Logic3
OR
MAS183Statistical Data Analysis3

Set 2

Students considering a double major with Computer Science, Games Technology, or Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, must take ICT167. All other students are free to choose.
3 credit points
ICT145Python Programming for Everyone3
OR
ICT167Principles of Computer Science3

Set 3

Students considering a double major with Computer Science must take ICT206. All other students are free to choose.
3 credit points
ICT206Intelligent Systems3
OR
ICT284Systems Analysis and Design3
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Entry requirements

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English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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