Program Overview
The Digital Investigation and Forensic Computing at University College Dublin is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Digital Investigation and Forensic Computing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Investigation and Forensic Computing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computer Forensic Foundations
- Law for IT Investigators
- Application Forensics
- Investigative Techniques
- Corporate Investigations
- Information Security
- Digital Investigation Project - this is an individual research project on a real-world topic in digital investigation
- Perform forensic analysis of a personal computer running windows operating system
- Understand legal issues in keeping information secure when conducting investigations
- Understand the role and the use of digital evidence in litigation
- Prepare investigation reports and court testimony
- Analyse user activity in windows OS
- Use crime scene search techniques, handle evidence and interview witnesses
- Prepare investigative reports and court testimony
- Perform investigations into misuse of IT in a corporate environment
- Investigate crime against computer systems including malware
- Deploy information security mechanisms
- Conduct independent research and convey the knowledge discovered to colleagues
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Applicants to the UCD MSc Digital Investigation and Forensic Computing will normally be expected to have a minimum 2.1 (Second Class Honours, Grade One) level bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis.
- Understanding of programming concepts and some familiarity with Java, C or C++ programming will be required. This is dictated by the changing landscape of digital forensics, which necessitates deeper understanding of computing technology on the part of digital forensic specialists.
- All students must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting Procedures before they can complete registration to this programme. Garda vetting forms are provided at registration.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months