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* For students enrolling in the Tonsley offering of this course, Year 1 will be completed at the Bedford Park Campus and Years 2 and 3 will be completed at Tonsley Campus
Step into the fast-growing field of digital forensics, where IT meets crime investigation. At Flinders, you’ll learn how to uncover, analyse and present digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, networks and online environments.
Alongside core IT skills, you’ll explore areas like forensic criminalistics, internet and network forensics, mobile device forensics, and crime scene management.
With ACS accreditation and preparation for industry certifications, you’ll graduate ready to work in law enforcement, cybersecurity, defence, or corporate security teams.
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Digital forensics professionals are in demand across law enforcement, defence, government and corporate security. You’ll have IT skills and specialist forensic expertise, ready for roles investigating cybercrime, analysing evidence, and protecting organisations from digital threats.
Salary
$96K
typical salary in Australia
Digital Forensics Analysts recover and analyse data from computers, mobile devices and networks to support investigations. In Australia, they work for police forces, government agencies, defence, and private security firms. They help uncover cybercrime, fraud, or breaches, often presenting evidence in legal proceedings.
At Flinders, you’ll gain practical training in forensic criminalistics, mobile device forensics, internet and network forensics, and evidence evaluation. Combined with core IT skills, you’ll be prepared to step straight into investigative roles that protect communities and organisations.
Cybersecurity Consultants advise organisations on how to secure their digital infrastructure, prevent breaches, and respond to cyber incidents. They assess risks, design defences, and ensure compliance with security standards. With cyberattacks on the rise, these roles are in demand across finance, healthcare, government, and defence.
Flinders prepares you with core IT expertise, forensic analysis, and practical projects. You’ll graduate with the technical and investigative skills to protect critical systems, advise clients, and build a career at the heart of Australia’s cybersecurity sector.
Salary
$120K
typical salary in Australia
Respond to cyberattacks, contain breaches, and restore systems. These specialists work in security operations centres and consulting firms.
Ensures smooth delivery of healthcare services by managing client interactions, coordinating appointments and supporting patient needs to enhance their overall care experience.
Malware Analysts study viruses, ransomware and malicious code to understand how attacks work and how to stop them. Their expertise helps strengthen cybersecurity tools and defences.
work with agencies like the Australian Federal Police to investigate online crime, fraud, and breaches. You’ll collect and analyse digital evidence, trace online activity, and support prosecutions in areas like financial crime, hacking, and cyber-enabled offences.
Combine IT expertise with forensic science and get hands-on experience with a 12-week professional placement.
In your first year, you'll study core topics and your choice of two option topics.
Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
In years 2 and 3, you’ll specialise in forensic criminalistics, computer forensics, mobile device forensics, internet and network forensics, and crime scene management - plus complete a 12-week industry placement to graduate career-ready.
Your second year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
In years 2 and 3, you’ll specialise in forensic criminalistics, computer forensics, mobile device forensics, internet and network forensics, and crime scene management - plus complete a 12-week industry placement to graduate career-ready.
Your third year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
Our Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.
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Choosing the Honours pathway in Digital Forensics allows you to deepen your understanding of computing technologies while developing advanced research, problem-solving, and project design skills. You’ll extend your studies in both theoretical and practical aspects of computing, and complete a major research thesis.
The Honours year prepares you for professional roles that require high-level expertise and provides a strong foundation for further study, including entry into a PhD.
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Adelaide has many accommodation options for international students. You can choose to live on campus, at our city accommodation provider The Switch, or in rental accommodation.
Flinders offers a vibrant, fun, supportive uni experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.
From cultural, health and wellbeing services, to study and financial support, enrolment advice and more, we’re here to help.
Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) is the heart of the Flinders Experience. FUSA is where you’ll find out about events, club memberships and extracurricular activities.
Flinders’ campuses are hubs of activity, with retail and food outlets, library spaces, study and chill spaces and more.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Associate Professor
Elena Sitnikova
A Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional, Elena leads cutting-edge research in Critical Infrastructure protection, focusing on intrusion detection for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems cybersecurity and the Industrial Internet of Things.
With cyber-attacks increasing globally, she is exploring system antifragility and using artificial intelligence to analyse abnormal data that may affect critical cyber-physical systems.
Senior Lecturer
Dr Saeed Rehman
Saeed Rehman is a Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Networking at Flinders University. Before joining Flinders, he held senior academic roles in New Zealand. His research centres on communication security in wireless systems, with a focus on mitigating physical layer impairments in WiFi, IoT, cellular and satellite networks.
In recent years, Dr Rehman has advanced the use of radiometric fingerprinting for device identification and security, introducing a novel technique that has proven both feasible in real-world environments and resilient against impersonation attacks.
Associate Professor Alireza Jolfaei
Associate Professor Alireza Jolfaei is a cybersecurity leader shaping the future of digital safety at Flinders University. As an Associate Professor and Senior IEEE Member, his groundbreaking research on Cyber-Physical Systems Security tackles challenges in critical infrastructure protection.
An award-winning scholar, Alireza inspires innovation and resilience in the face of evolving cyber threats worldwide.
Get career-ready, you will benefit from our strong connections to industry leaders that will provide you with real-world experience through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements.
With a huge range of 12 to 20-week industry placement opportunities in South Australia, Australia and overseas, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) can be in the form of internships, field education, vocational and professional practice, including projects with industry and community organisations.
We know not everyone begins uni the same way, so we offer a variety of pathways into Flinders.
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If you’re in Year 12, taking the free uniTEST can help boost your chances of getting into Flinders.
Strong results in your Research Project B subject along with your Year 12 results can be considered for entry.
By using three of your best Year 12 grades, you can also gain a place in your course of choice.
Your school’s recommendation about your academic performance may be considered as part of your admission.
If you’re studying at another university, you may be able to transfer to Flinders based on your Yr 12 results, current GPA or other factors.
Even if you didn’t finish high school (Year 12), you may be able to study at Flinders through your TAFE/VET qualification.
You may be able to complete a TAFE SA course and have guaranteed entry into Flinders.
The TAFE/VET stud you’ve already done may be able to be used as credit towards a Flinders’ course.
The Foundation Studies Program is free and guarantees entry to a range of degrees.
The STAT is a 2-hour multiple choice test that assesses your abilities.
If you completed Year 12 more than two years ago you can still use your results to apply.
Concerned about your ATAR? If it doesn't meet the course requirement, or if you don't receive one, we offer alternative pathways to admission. Contact us to discuss your options—we're here to help.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
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Follow up our step-by-step guide to help you with your application to study at Flinders.
Our registered education agents around the world understand the university system and will guide you through the application process.
Get in touch with our team to discuss your preferences, career options, pathways, and course and entry requirements. We are here to ensure you have everything you need to choose the right degree for you.
If you lack required English proficiency, improve through Flinders University Academy or approved ELICOS providers for direct university entry without IELTS/TOEFL tests.
If you do not meet entry requirements for your desired degree, Flinders University Academy will provide you with a direct pathway into the destination degree of your choice.
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The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
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Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2025 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
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Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
International Students | 18 | 15% |
All students | 118 | 100% |
Get in touch with us to discuss your preferences, career options, pathways and course and entry requirements. We are here to ensure you have everything you need to choose the right degree for you.
The type of documents you will need for your international application depends on what course you are applying for and which country you are a citizen of. Course requirements are stated on each course webpage. Examples of documentation you might expect to provide for your international application include a copy of personal identification, academic transcripts or a resume.
Once you have received your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter from Flinders University, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible as visa processing times can vary. You will receive your CoE letter after you have applied to study at Flinders, accepted your offer and paid the semester tuition fee.
No. Part-time study is currently not available for international students due to visa conditions.
No. Online study is currently not available for international students due to visa conditions.
If you don’t meet our English language or academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through our on-campus pathway provider Flinders University Academy. Alternatively, you can improve your English language proficiency through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
You can apply to study as an international student directly through Flinders University or an authorised agent in your country.
If you are from one of the countries listed here, you are required to apply via an education agent. If you reside onshore in Australia, you will not require an agent even if you are from the countries listed above.
Yes. As a student visa (subclass 500) holder, you and your dependents (family members) can work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course of study is in session. If you have started a master degree by research or doctoral degree, this rule does not apply to you and working hours are not restricted.
Our dedicated International Student Services (ISS) team provide a range of programs supporting your enrolment, study and social life, as well as a referral service to facilities on campus and within the local community.
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