MSc/PgDip in Computer Forensics and E-discovery

http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/hatii/postgraduate/mscpgdipcomputerforensicsande-discovery/

Course length

MSc: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
PgDip: 9 months full-time

Course description

The programme consists of a mix of taught courses, hands-on laboratory work, group projects and dissertation work.

Semester 1 courses

- Introduction to Computer Forensics and E-Discovery
- Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
- Introduction to Security
- Systems & Networks
- Research Methods and Techniques
- Research Methods and Professional Studies Seminars in Computer Forensics.

Semester 2 courses

- Computer Forensics Processes and Investigative Techniques
- Managing and Presenting Digital Evidence
- Security and Cryptography
- Advanced Research Readings in Computing Science
- Research Methods and Professional Studies Seminars in Computer Forensics

The course in Research Methods and Professional Studies Seminars in Computer Forensicsis given for both semesters. It is a program of weekly research seminars that brings in experts to speak about the theory and the underlying philosophical considerations of research in the field. In addition, talks from practitioners in the field of computer forensics and e-discovery are integrated into the seminar schedule to expose students to the practical aspects of the profession.

Following the successful completion of examinations, you will spend the summer months working on a research project or dissertation that will enable you to engage with a complex computer forensics problem.

Admissions and entry requirements

The normal standard of admission is at least a 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline. Candidates whose native language is not English will be expected to produce proof of proficiency in the English Language: normally 7 in British Council IELTS (not less than 7 in each component). Applicants may be required to submit a sample of written work and/or a personal statement in addition to the academic transcript, references, and linguistic proficiency documentation, as stipulated by the Directorof the taught degree programme. Prospective students may also be required to interview for a position in the program.

Fees

See http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/financialmatters/

Contact Information

General Questions and Information:

MSc Administrator
cfed@hatii.arts.gla.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)141 330 5165

Program Director:

Dr. Wm. Bradley Glisson
Course Director and Lecturer in Computer Forensics and E-Discovery
Humanities Advanced Technology and Information Institute (HATII)

Universityof Glasgow
George Service House
11 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Tel: +44 (0)141 330 8591
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 3788
Email: b.glisson@hatii.arts.gla.ac.uk
Web Page: http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/hatii/staff/staff.html/dr%20wm.%20bradley%20glisson/#d.en.115072
CFED Web Page: http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/hatii/courses/pgindex.html/mscpgdipcomputerforensicsande-discovery/