Master of Science in Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation
University College Dublin
Ireland,Leinster
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 10,994/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 60 FREE
Application Fee
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Ireland, Leinster
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1854
Total Students: 38,000 +
Int. Students: 5,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Master of Science in Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation
Program Overview
This is a programme for law enforcement. It aims to provide high quality forensic computing and cybercrime investigation training and formal education. It is also designed to deliver cutting-edge, up-to-date cybercrime investigation techniques, strategies and tactics that allow students to understand and tackle emerging trends in cybercrime. Over the past 17 years, we have brought in specialists from around the world to review and advise on the content considering the needs of digital forensic investigators and computer crime specialists. The UCD School of Computer Science (CS) and UCD Centre for Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation (CCI) is working closely with law enforcement agencies and industry practitioners in seeking solutions to technologies-related crime. CS and CCI staff also collaborate with the scientists from European Cybercrime Training and Educational Group at Europol (ECTEG).
Course delivery
Lectures are pre-recorded and provided online via a virtual online learning environment. Exercises, reading, assignments and projects are conducted online and in our virtual labs. Students are required to come to Dublin or another UCD exam centre each year to complete in-person examinations. All modules are examined in May each year in Dublin, Netherlands, Canada and the USA. We also hold optional exams in Dublin and the Netherlands in December for our semester one modules.
A wide range of modules is available at beginner and advanced levels. On successful completion of the programme, depending on the module taken, students will be able to:
- 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 analysing 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.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 60 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 10,994 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University College Dublin
CAD 10,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
