To catch a thief...
UCD offers a unique international masters degree in forensic computing for law enforcement agencies such as Interpol, that could be the stuff of television.
It’s just one among a diverse range of graduate courses available at UCD
Education in forensic computing helps the worldwide fight against cybercrime
At UCD, Professor Joe Carthy leads an international masters degree in forensic computing. This unique bespoke programme for law enforcement agencies could be the stuff of television. Prompted by Detective Inspector Paul Gillen, Head of the Garda Computer Crime Investigation Unit, the programme has been developed in conjunction with law enforcement experts from around the globe. One such contributor to the programme is Sergeant Michael Moran from INTERPOL. Moran is an expert on Child Exploitation on the Internet and has developed a module on this topic. He is one of a network of police officers at INTERPOL drawn from 58 countries, using their forensic computing skills to fight crimes that cross international borders. Experts from the Carabinieri, Guardia Civil and An Garda Síochána have also assisted in the development of material and lecture on their specialist areas.
The UCD Centre for Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigations programmes are recognised internationally as being among the leading qualifications for law enforcement within this field. Developed by Dr Pavel Gladyshev, the purpose of the FCCI programme is to produce graduates with skills enabling them to effectively carry out investigations across a broad spectrum of cybercrimes. All of these programmes are designed to be accessible to members of law enforcement on an international basis; therefore lectures are delivered online, with workshops and exams taking place annually in Dublin. To date, police officers from over forty countries have graduated from the programme. Armed with their forensic skills, these officers continue the battle against trafficking, fraud, child abuse and terrorism throughout the world.
Armed with their forensic skills, these officers continue the battle against trafficking, fraud, child abuse and terrorism throughout the world.
UCD offers unparalleled choice in Graduate studies
University College Dublin has a thriving graduate community of some 6,800 students who work and learn on two world-class campuses, and in numerous associated research and teaching institutions. Through our seven Colleges, UCD offers Ireland’s most diverse range of graduate opportunities. Programmes are led by academic experts and offer students unparalleled choice at all levels. UCD offers Doctoral Programmes, taught and research masters, graduate diploma and certificate programmes and higher diplomas in more than 290 areas of study. Our taught programmes are modularised to facilitate access, continuing professional development and life-long learning.
Innovation and Commercialisation
Ireland is at the heart of the world’s racehorse breeding industry. So where else would you expect to find the university that fostered a spin-out company, Equinome, that uses genomics technologies to test for speed and performance in the bloodstock industry across the world.
Learn how UCD’s focus on Innovation is bringing research ideas to life in Ireland and worldwide.
Research at UCD
UCD’s Professor Walter Kolch uses research to understand the networks of the human body, ultimately opening the door to personalised medicines. It’s all part of UCD’s aim to use research to address the challenges that will shape our futures.
International Education
In 1873 John Henry Newman published a series of lectures and essays in which he proposed how a university should foster knowledge and learning.
Discover how UCD has developed and built upon The Idea of a University for a new global era.
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