Course Description
Computing - Security & Forensics
The MSc in Computing (Security & Forensics) programme focuses on producing computing graduates that will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience to conduct complex, data-intensive forensics examinations involving multiple operating systems, file types, cloud, and mobile operating systems.
Digital forensics, also known as computer and network forensics is the application of science to the identification, collection, examination, and analysis of data while preserving the integrity of the information and maintaining a strict chain of custody for the data. Every organisation and user needs to have the capability to perform digital forensics. Without such a capability, organisations and users will have difficulty determining what events have occurred within their systems, networks and mobile devices, such as the exposure of protected, sensitive data. Digital forensics involves the recovery of digital evidence from a device under forensically sound conditions using accepted methods. Mobile device forensics is an evolving speciality in the field of digital forensics and the programme has a particular focus in this area as the use of mobile devices including phones, tablets, etc is becoming so prevalent and widespread.
College | Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) |
Course Location | Dublin |
Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
Course Category | Computing, IT & Computers |
Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
Awarding Body | TU Dublin |
Course Duration | Full Time - 3 semesters, Part Time - 2 Years (min) |
Course Fee | POA |
Entry Requirements | The minimum admission requirements for entry to the MSc programme are a BSc (Honours) in Computer Science or a related discipline at level 2.1 or at level 2.2 with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Applicants with other qualifications at Honours 2.1 level or better and relevant experience may also be considered. Applicants must present a minimum IELTS English proficiency score of 6.5 overall with at least level 6.0 for each component. |
Carear Path | Students can choose to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate on completion of 30 ECTS or a Postgraduate Diploma on completion of 60 ECTS. Students who wish to complete an MSc dissertation to achieve the MSc award will be eligible to do so on successful completion of all core modules and the achievement of an average grade of at least 50% over all core modules. |
Phone | 01 402 4954 |
Course Code | DT228A DT228B |