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Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation

(NFQ Level 75)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

The Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation programme comprises a comprehensive suite of modules at beginner and advanced levels leading to MSc, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate awards. It is also possible to take single modules from the programme as CPD (Continuing Professional Development) either before embarking on the MSc or after completing it. The Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation programme gives law enforcement officers knowledge and skills to investigate cybercrimes and to gather, handle and use digital evidence and intelligence in order to disrupt criminal activity and prevent crime and to secure convictions. 

In the past 16 years, over 1500 students from over 70 countries and have studied on UCD's Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation programmes. The majority have enrolled in the MSc programme, but it is also possible to take single modules. See module descriptions for learning outcomes. Depending on which modules you take, on completion you will be able to conduct forensic analysis of a computer and use common network investigation techniques, investigate malware-based intrusions, perform mobile device forensics, preserve and analyse volatile evidence contained in the main memory (RAM), use Linux forensics analysis tools and techniques, write custom tools for data analysis and build forensic applications, overcome investigative challenges of VoIP and locating mobile users, investigate money laundering and trace illicit funds and investigate cases of child sexual exploitation on the Internet. 

About This Course

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP40100 Computer Forensics Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP40110 Network Investigations Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP41430 Linux for Investigators Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP41650 Malware Investigations Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP41660 Live Data Forensics Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP47370 Data & Database Forensics Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP47420 Online Fraud Investigations for Irish Law Enforcement Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP47430 Mobile Devices Investigation Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP47440 Legislation regarding Fraud & Economic Crime Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP47450 Financial Fraud Investigation Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP40120 Programming for Investigators Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP41580 VoIP and Wireless Investigations Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP41590 Advanced Computer Forensics Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP41750 Advanced Malware Analysis & Threat Intelligence Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP47510 Financial Investigation Techniques - Following the Money Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP47630 OSINT Collection & Analysis Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP47640 Online Child Abuse Invest. Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students should select at least one module from the list of modules below
 COMP40150 Case Studies Summer  10

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.  The cost of examination trips is not included in the tuition fee and students are expected to support themselves while attending examinations and other events.

As well as being restricted to members of LAW ENFORCEMENT (LE) organisations, applicants are normally expected to be working in an investigative role. 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

 

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