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Cybercrime is growing — so are the careers to fight it.
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.
Digital Forensics Analyst
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 Consultant
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.
Sources: Salary Expert, 2025 | Indeed, 2025
Incident Response Specialist
Respond to cyberattacks, contain breaches, and restore systems. These specialists work in security operations centres and consulting firms.
IT Auditor (Forensic)
Ensures smooth delivery of healthcare services by managing client interactions, coordinating appointments and supporting patient needs to enhance their overall care experience.
Malware Analyst
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.
Cybercrime Investigator
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.
What will you study to start your career in Digital Forensics?
Combine IT expertise with forensic science and get hands-on experience with a 12-week professional placement.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
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.
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Connect with industry.
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.
Gain real world experience.
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.
Frequently asked questions.
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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.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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