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(Law Enforcement Only) - MSc in Digital Investigation & Forensic Computing
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General Information for Prospective Students
Fees 2012/13
Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation Programme 2012/2013
Award |
Credit Value |
Award |
Duration |
EU fee |
Non EU |
| MSc | 90 | Full Time | 1 Year | €6,120 | €13,900 |
| MSc | 90 | Part Time | 2 Years | €3,370 | €6,730 |
| Diploma | 60 | Full Time | 1 Year | €4,280 | €8,570 |
| Diploma | 60 | Part Time | 2 Years | €2,140 | €4,280 |
| Certificate | 30 | Part Time | 1 Year | €2,140 | €4,280 |
| CPD | 5-10 per module | N/A | N/A | €100 per credit | €200 per credit |
MSc in Digital Investigation & Forensic Computing Programme 2012/2013
Award |
Credit Value |
Award |
Duration |
EU fee |
Non EU |
| MSc | 90 | Full Time | 1 Year | €6,120 | €11,400 |
| MSc | 90 | Part Time | 2 Years | €3,370 | €6,730 |
Fees for all UCD CCI programmes can be found online at www.ucd.ie/fees These annual fees can be paid either at the start of the academic year, or alternatively in three payments at the start of each semester (September, January, May). As part of your registration as a UCD student (via SIS Web), you will be prompted to make payment, and provided with access to your annual fees balance, payment options, record of payments and an option to print a receipt for tax purposes. You can access this information via SIS Web at any time of the year.
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.
Students on the MSc Digital Investigation & Forensic Computing programme must pay a €500 deposit to secure their place within 15 days of offer being made. This deposit is not payable for students on the Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation (FCCI)programme.
Completing the Online Application Form
Step 1:
Click on the following link www.ucd.ie/apply which will bring you to the UCD Online Application webpage. Here you will see a green circle marked Apply Online, which you should select.
Step 2:
If you have not used this system before, you will need to create an account by selecting First time user account creation, which appears at the bottom of the screen. You will then be asked to choose a Login ID number and Pin (please ensure that you make a note of this information).
Step 3:
The next step is Select an Application Type. For the MSc programme, select "Graduate Taught Courses" from the dropdown menu. Once you have selected your admission term i.e. the start date for your course, and entered your name, you will be directed to the Application Checklist.
Step 4:
The Application Checklist shows you the eight sections which you must complete. You can then work your way through the form, section by section: Name, Personal Information, Personal (Contd.), Permanent Address, Term Address, Programme Choice, Previous College, Declaration.
Under Programme Choice you will see a drop down menu, which includes all of the courses available under the FCCI Programme. Please ensure that you select the correct option, paying particular attention to the start date of your programme and whether you wish to take this course full time or part time.
To see which option to select from the “Programme Choice” menu, please choose which of the following options you wish to apply to:
Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation Programmes:
Master of Science (MSc)
| FT/PT | Start Date | Please Select the following option under "Programme Choice" |
| Part Time | Sept | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (Msc) PT Sept (Law enforce) T025" |
| Part Time | Jan | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (Msc) FT Jan (Law enforce) F005" |
| Full Time | Sept | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (Msc) FT Sept (Law enforce) T146" |
| Full Time | Jan | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (Msc) FT Jan (Law enforce) F004" |
Graduate Diploma (GD)
| FT/PT | Start Date | Please Select the following option under "Programme Choice" |
| Part Time | Sept | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (GD) PT Sept (Law enforce) T007" |
| Part Time | Jan | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (GD) PT Jan (Law enforce) T237" |
| Full Time | Sept | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (GD) FT Sept (Law enforce) T235" |
| Full Time | Jan | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (GD) FT Jan (Law enforce) T236" |
Graduate Certificate (GC)
| FT/PT | Start Date | Please Select the following option under "Programme Choice" |
| Part Time | Sept | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (GC) PT Sept (Law enforce) F007" |
| Part Time | Jan | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (GC) PT Jan (Law enforce) F009" |
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
| FT/PT | Start Date | Please Select the following option under "Programme Choice" |
| N/A | Sept | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (CPD) (Law enforcement) F001" |
| N/A | Jan | "For Comp + Cybercrime Inv (CPD) (Law enforcement) F001" |
Step 5:
Once you have completed the application form, you will be asked to make an application fee payment. All applicants are required to pay a €45 application fee when paying online. This covers multiple applications for the same session. Applicants who wish to pay by cheque or postal order will be subject to an additional handling fee of €5.
Step 6:
Within one working day you will receive an acknowledgement email for your application which notifies you of your application number and lists the documents you need to submit.
The link in the email will give you further specific instructions. You are not required to send in an original transcript at this stage. You can log back into your application at any time and click on the application to view its status.
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