MSc Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation

at University College Dublin

Stage 1 - Option
 

• Computer Forensics

  COMP40100

• Network Investigations

  COMP40110

• Programming for Investigators

  COMP40120

• Case Studies

  COMP40150

• Research Project in Forensic Computing and Cyber Crime Investigation

  COMP40160

• Linux for Investigators

  COMP41430

• VoIP and Wireless Investigations

  COMP41580

• Advanced Computer Forensics

  COMP41590

• Malware Investigations

  COMP41650

• Live Data Forensics

  COMP41660

• Data & Database Forensics

  COMP47370

• Advanced Malware Analysis

  COMP47380

• Online Fraud Investigations for Irish Law Enforcement

  COMP47420

• Mobile Devices Investigation

  COMP47430

• Legislation regarding Fraud & Economic Crime

  COMP47440

• Financial Fraud Investigation

  COMP47450

• Financial Investigation Techniques - Following the Money

  COMP47510

• OSINT Collection & Analysis

  COMP47630

• Online Child Abuse Invest.

  COMP47640

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 General's 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.


Please note that in some countries, a Masters degree is not recognised unless you also have an undergraduate degree and do a major piece of research as part of your Masters.


Each applicant will be assessed on a case by case basis.
 

IELTS

An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 
 

In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
 

TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
 

A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

The cost of studying at University College Dublin varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €10994 annually, to study in University College Dublin.

In the past 14 years, over 1200 law enforcement officers from 70 countries and have studied on this programme.  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. Our graduate community is one of the benefits of the course. Contact us if you'd like to speak to a graduate about their experience on the course.