Liverpool John Moores University

MSc Audio and Video Forensics | Part-time (PG Cert, PG Dip)

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool

Course overview

This bespoke programme prepares current and future media practitioners for work within Audio and Video Forensics utilising state-of-the-art methods and technology. If you want to apply your experience, knowledge and training to develop audio-visual skills to the standards required to help fight crime in the digital age, this is the course for you. The course will help you apply and translate your current allied skills qualifications and experience to enhance your employability in the new emerging industries of Audio and Video Forensics This bespoke course has been specially developed and designed in partnership with Merseyside Police and to help all current and future Digital Media practitioners meet the exacting standards of the justice industry.

By using the same tools, techniques and best practice developed in the field and by incorporating all the legal standards and guidelines that govern the use of the various forms of digital media as evidence in investigation processes, the course is specifically designed to help current and future practitioners drive forward the quality and impact of their work in the field On completion of the course, you will emerge well prepared to develop your career in these areas of study PgDip (18 months) and PgCert (9 months) awards are also available The Audio and Video Forensics Masters is ideal for those who have a strong interest in or are a current serving practitioner in: Audio and video processing Signal processing Modern CSI techniques Media forensics investigation Evidence analysis The processes and techniques taught across this multi-level award part-time course are fully integrated and complimentary and have been developed in partnership with Merseyside Police. The modules are specifically designed to help you convert your current related qualifications and/or skills into high value specialisms that can serve the many industries that now require qualified informed audio and video forensic expertise. The Audio and Video (A/V) Forensics modules equip you for developing or enhancing your career working with / for the police.

However, as a modern digital forensic provider; you will, thanks to the Forensic Standards module, equip yourself with skills and knowledge that are equally applicable for work with the new professional private investigative services operating in this ever-expanding industry. Each module in the course is specifically designed to build and broaden the skillset you may have already built up in your current role or developed in allied areas of study to the professional disciplines of A/V Forensics. After completion of this course, you will not only be suitably equipped to operate within the proposed ISO frameworks of Modern Digital Forensic Services but fully prepared to utilise their skills for enhanced employability in specialist areas of the modern justice industry.

Key highlights

  • Developed and designed in partnership with Merseyside Police
  • Uses the same tools and techniques as forensic practitioners
  • Covers legal standards governing digital media as evidence
  • Forensic Standards module prepares you for private investigative services
  • Prepares you to operate within ISO frameworks for digital forensics
  • PgCert and PgDip exit awards also available

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Video Production, Audio Video Technology, Sound Technology; or above

Scholarships

  • 2-year Masters Scholarships

    This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students

    Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.

  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Audio forensic analyst
  • Video forensic analyst
  • Digital forensic investigator
  • Police forensic media examiner
  • Private investigator specialising in digital evidence
  • Forensic evidence analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,430 per year | International: £5,430 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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