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Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation Programmes
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MSc in Digital Investigation & Forensic Computing

General Information for Prospective Students

MSc in Digital Investigation & Forensic Computing

The MSc in Digital Investigation and Forensic Computing is an international MSc programme, which is aimed at information technology specialists who need to acquire skills for investigation of computer-related incidents.

It introduces the concepts, principles, and professional practice in digital investigation. The programme is delivered in cooperation with the leading Irish experts in the field. The training is delivered at UCD and is simultaneously made available online. Annual examination sessions are held at University College Dublin.

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Duration	This programme is available on either a full time (1 year) or part time (2 years) basis.
Programme Structure	Lectures are held at UCD two evenings a week during term. A part time student doing the course over two years will attend approx 4 hours of lectures on Tuesday evenings in Year 1, switching to Wednesday evenings in year 2. A full time student taking the course in one year will attend lectures on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. As some students may choose to follow the course mainly online, lectures are simultaneously broadcast live via the classroom website and, following the lecture, the live recording is also made available. While personal attendance at weekly lectures is not mandatory, students are required to come to Dublin for approximately 5-10 days each year to complete examinations & workshops. These sessions are normally held in May/June. In addition to lectures, students are expected to perform self-study assignments during the year, using their personal computers and UCD's online computer lab. Hands-on practical assignments, which require laboratory equipment, take place at the end of the year in the form of intensive full-day workshops during the examination period. In addition, students may book time in UCD's digital forensic lab and use the equipment for self-study during the year.
Entry Requirements	Applicants to the UCD MSc Digital Investigation and Forensic Computing will normally be expected to have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis. Students are required to fulfill UCD’s English Language Requirements. (Download) All students must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting Procedures before they can complete registration to this programme. Garda vetting forms are provided at registration. (www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/gardavetting)
Fees	Information on Fees is available on the UCD fees page The cost of travel and accomodation for examination/workshop trips is not included in the tuition fee.
How to apply	All applications must be submitted via the UCD Online Applications system at www.ucd.ie/apply.
General Queries	For additional information and queries please contact the UCD Centre for Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation at: Telephone: +353 1 716 2947 Email: cci.info@ucd.ie