Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Forensics) (Honours)

This degree joins Flinders other branches of forensic science (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry, and Forensic Biology) to form one of the most comprehensive suites of forensic science degrees available in Australia. Graduates earn an Information Technology degree, and focus on specialist units like Forensic Science, Digital and Computer Forensics, Forensic Criminalistics, Internet and Network Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, Evidence Evaluation and Crime Scene Management. This degree is 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.

This course will appeal to applicants who have the goal of completing an Honours year in information technology, specialising in Digital Forensics. And aims to provide a strong understanding of both the theoretical and the practical aspects of digital forensics and electronic discovery investigations. In the final year, students complete advanced coursework topics and a major research project on a real-world IT issue or challenge.

Students complete core (compulsory) and option topics in areas such as data acquisition and validation, forensic methodologies, file systems examination, graphics file investigation, network and email investigation. In the final year, students complete research methodology topics and a research thesis.

The degree aims to prepare graduates for careers in IT security operation, criminal investigations, corporate investigation and auditing or pursue postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation utilising their research skills.