Look at the psychological, sociological and criminological factors behind cyber crime.
What motivates cyber criminals? The more we interrogate this question, the better we can manage and get ahead of cyber threats.
Whether you’re looking to upskill or re-stream into the cyber industry, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to make your mark in intelligence, law enforcement or security in either management, investigative or threat analysis roles.
In this field of study, you'll learn how to:
- expertly review and evaluate cyber security information
- collect, process, analyse, and present information to develop intelligence.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Cyber crime investigator
- Digital forensics specialist
- Anti-money laundering investigator
- Policy adviser
- Cyber crime advisor
- Privacy policy advisor
- Dark web intelligence expert
Early-career salary
Forensic Computer Analyst
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Anti Money Laundering Analyst
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How you'll learn
In 2022, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Australian Crime Policy
- Crime prevention Policy & Practice
- Cyber Crime Foundations
- Cyber Crime Offending
- Regulation, Investigation and Responses
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