1. Critically discuss the key principles of cybercrime
Knowledge & understanding, Learning
2. Explore the current and emerging cybercrime threats to the UK
Enquiry
3. Evaluate the methods of how cybercrime can be investigated
Problem solving, communication
Analysis
4. Analyse and evaluate the significance of real case studies
Analysis, Application, Reflection

Assessment 1 – Essay – to enable achievement of learning outcomes 1,2,3,4

Students are introduced to offences, investigation techniques and the use of computers and the internet for criminal intent. It will also look at the benefits that the computer and internet have provided in criminal investigations. Consideration of the development of modern-day computer technology and the legislation dealing with misuse of the technology will provide the basis on which aspects such as fraud, pornography, child abuse, copyright offences etc. will be examined. The law relating to seizure of computers and the like will be presented and the techniques for recovery of details from computer memories will be addressed. The difficulties of the need to cross international boundaries and seek assistance and involve police forces from other countries will be considered. The balance of privacy and security in cyberspace will be theme throughout.
In summary the module considers ‘what is cybercrime’ and how police and other law enforcement agencies respond to it.

The Cybercrime module will consider the ideas, concepts and law connected to cybercrime. The role of police and other agencies to investigate such crimes will be explored, as will the challenges of such investigations.
Learning will take place through interactive lectures and tutorials including some supported by a range of specialist guest speakers.

Contact hours for lectures/tutorials and practical sessions will be a minimum of 28 hours.
13 x 1 hour lectures
13 x 1 hour tutorials
1 x 2 hour practical session

Lectures will be led by the lecturer and used to deliver key concepts and learning within the module content. During these sessions, there will be interactive elements such as quizzes, short discussions, students asked for their thoughts or viewpoint and opportunities to ask questions to the lecturer.

Tutorial sessions will based around student centred learning, group discussions and case study exploration to aide students learning on the module.

Practical sessions will provide students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical learning to given situations and reflect on their skills development and application of knowledge

Non-contact time will involve extensive reading of relevant material with a view to developing knowledge and understanding of cybercrime in general but the chosen essay topic in particular.

Akhgar, B. (2014) Cyber crime and cyber terrorism investigator's handbook. Waltham MA: Syngress.

Gillespie, A. (2019) Cybercrime: Key Issues and Debates, Second edn, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon.

IT rooms for practical session