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Overview
Learning outcomes
- Understand methods used to conduct forensic analysis of digital devices including computer systems and mobile devices
- Identify, collect, process, analyse and present digital forensics evidence
- Use common network investigation techniques
- Develop critical thinking in anaylsing and performing cybercrime investigation
- Research and develop custom tools for evidence analysis
- Work in groups to resolve computer forensic challenges
- Understand the cybercrime business model and how to perform the financial fraud investigations
- Conduct research into novel forensic and cybercrime investigation problems
- Investigate cases of child sexual exploitation on the Internet
- Tackle the forensic analysis of future technologies (both hardware and software) through the development of new applications
Career
In the past 12 years, over 1100 law enforcement officers from 62 countries and have studied on this Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation programme at University College Dublin. For law enforcement officers, having this qualification has the advantage of adding credibility to their testimony as expert witnesses. Career development possibilities are excellent. Graduates include senior staff at Europol and INTERPOL, members of national and regional police forces and police training colleges, government ministries and agencies with LE powers, defence forces, specialist cybercrime agencies, revenue, customs and border protection.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computer Forensics
- Network Investigations
- Programming for Investigators
- Case Studies
- Research Project in Forensic Computing and Cyber Crime Investigation
- Linux for Investigators
- Advanced Scripting
- VoIP and Wireless Investigations
- Advanced Computer Forensics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Forensic Science IT Security View 6 other Masters in IT Security in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
Law enforcement includes any organisation that has responsibility for the enforcement of national or local legislation including but not limited to:
- Local, National, or Federal Police Forces
- International Police organisations (Europol, Interpol, etc)
- Fisheries
- Revenue & Customs
- Military
- Applicants to the M.Sc. / Grad. Diploma / Grad. Certificate programme should have 5 years experience in LE. If they have less than 5 years experience in LE, applicants should have a degree in computing / policing studies / related discipline;
- 2 years LE experience in Digital Forensics / Cybercrime Investigation role.
Tuition Fee
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International
10060 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10060 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
9970 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9970 EUR per year during 12 months.
Part Time
- Both EU & Non-EU students: 5,030 EUR
Living costs for Dublin
1100 - 1800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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