Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
10,994
(c. USD12,706.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program is tailored for law enforcement professionals, offering top-tier training and academic instruction in forensic computing and cybercrime investigations. It focuses on equipping students with the latest investigative methods, approaches, and tactics to address evolving cybercrime challenges. For 17 years, we've engaged international experts to evaluate and enhance our curriculum based on the requirements of digital forensic analysts and cybercrime professionals. The UCD School of Computer Science (CS) and UCD Centre for Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation (CCI) maintain strong partnerships with law enforcement and industry experts to develop solutions for technology-driven crimes. Additionally, CS and CCI faculty work alongside researchers from Europol's European Cybercrime Training and Educational Group (ECTEG).
DURATION: 1 Year / 2 Years
NEXT INTAKE: September 2024/2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must be current employees of a law enforcement organisation LE working in an investigative role You do not have to be a sworn officer LE includes any organisation that has responsibility for the enforcement of national or local legislation such as
Local National or Federal Police Forces
Government law enforcement agencies
Immigration Border Control Revenue Customs
Defence forces including military police
International Police organisations Europol Interpol etc
Regulatory Enforcement agencies etc
Public prosecutors Attorney Generals office
We prefer applicants with a primary degree in computer science However if you do not have this but you have been working in the field of digital forensic investigations in law enforcement for more than 2 years and you have successfully completed advanced training then we will consider this in compensation at the discretion of the course directors In such cases we may ask you to take 3 single modules as CPD Continual Professional Development and if you achieve grades of B or higher you may be allowed to transfer to the MSc programme
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Local National or Federal Police Forces
Government law enforcement agencies
Immigration Border Control Revenue Customs
Defence forces including military police
International Police organisations Europol Interpol etc
Regulatory Enforcement agencies etc
Public prosecutors Attorney Generals office
We prefer applicants with a primary degree in computer science However if you do not have this but you have been working in the field of digital forensic investigations in law enforcement for more than 2 years and you have successfully completed advanced training then we will consider this in compensation at the discretion of the course directors In such cases we may ask you to take 3 single modules as CPD Continual Professional Development and if you achieve grades of B or higher you may be allowed to transfer to the MSc programme
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
10,994