Study MSc in Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation at University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland, UCD College of Science

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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.DURATION:1 Years 2 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€11,370.00 (US$ 12,185) per year

Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,013

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

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 ForcesGovernment law enforcement agenciesImmigration amp; Border Control, Revenue amp; CustomsDefence forces including military policeInternational Police organisations (Europol, Interpol, etc)Regulatory Enforcement agencies etcPublic prosecutors Attorney Generals officeWe 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.