Expand+This programme is open to members of LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ONLY. This includes employees of any organisation that has responsibility for the enforcement of national or local legislation including but not limited to: Police Forces, International la...

Hide-This programme is open to members of LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ONLY. This includes employees of any organisation that has responsibility for the enforcement of national or local legislation including but not limited to: Police Forces, International law enforcement organisations (Europol, Interpol, etc.), Fisheries, Border control, Immigration, Tax/Revenue & Customs, Regulatory enforcement, Military (Army, Navy, Air Force etc.). The programme is flexible enough to accommodate both experts and beginners in the field of digital forensics and cybercrime investigation.

Expand+This 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 th...

Hide-This 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 10 years, over 700 students from 61 countries and have started this programme. A wide range of modules is available at beginner and advanced levels. There are three core (foundation) modules and twelve further modules which students may select depending on their interests. See module descriptions for learning outcomes. Most students on the programme are studying for a MSc, but students may leave the programme with a Graduate Certificate award once they have successfully completed and passed exams for 60 credits taken from modules from the wide range available in the programme. Depending on the modules taken, on completion of the course 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.

Expand+Course content and the flexible mode of delivery are designed to suit busy working professionals located all over the world. There are 3 core modules and a further 12 elective taught modules, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and ...

Hide-Course content and the flexible mode of delivery are designed to suit busy working professionals located all over the world. There are 3 core modules and a further 12 elective taught modules, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and experience. You can choose to include a case study as part of your Graduate Diploma if you wish. It is also possible to take single modules as CPD. Lectures are pre-recorded and provided online via a virtual online learning environment. Exercises, reading and assignments and projects are conducted online and in our virtual labs. Students are required to come to Dublin, or another UCD exam centre each year to complete examinations and workshops for their modules. All modules are examined during a 2 week period in May/June each year in Dublin, Netherlands, USA and UK. We also hold optional exams in Dublin and London in December for our semester one modules.

Stage 1 - Option
Computer Forensics
COMP40100
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Network Investigations
COMP40110
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Programming for Investigators
COMP40120
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Case Studies
COMP40150
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Open Source Intelligence
COMP41330
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Linux for Investigators
COMP41430
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Investigations of Sexual Abuse of Children on the Internet
COMP41480
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Advanced Scripting
COMP41570
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VoIP and Wireless Investigations
COMP41580
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Advanced Computer Forensics
COMP41590
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Malware Investigations
COMP41650
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Live Data Forensics
COMP41660
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Data & Database Forensics
COMP47370
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Advanced Malware Analysis
COMP47380
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Online Fraud Investigations for Irish Law Enforcement
COMP47420
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Mobile Devices Investigation
COMP47430
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Legislation
COMP47440
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Financial Fraud Investigation
COMP47450
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Financial Investigation Techniques - Following the Money
COMP47510

Expand+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...

Hide-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.