- What is this course about?
- What are the entry requirements?
- What is the cut-off-point for this course?
- Is there any opportunity for further education?
- What are the career opportunities?
- What is so special about this course?
What is this course about?
Prepare yourselves for an exciting career as a professional crime scene investigator ! Learn about computer forensics and how you can catch criminals and fraudsters by analysing computers, emails, images, hard disks, computer networks and such. Digital forensics involves a scientific analysis of evidence that can be used in a court of law to prosecute criminals who have stolen information, hacked into personal computers or intruded into the information systems of companies and organisations. There has been a great increase in such crimes worldwide, leading to huge losses of money. If you have an analytical, inquisitive mind and love to solve puzzles, join us to become a Computer Forensics Investigator. You will learn to seize, secure, examine and reconstruct digital evidence to unravel the mystery behind a criminal incident one byte at a time.
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What are the entry requirements?
| English Language (EL1)* | | Grades 1-6 | | Mathematics (E or A) | | Grades 1-6 | | Any two other subjects, excluding CCA | | Grades 1-6 | | Any one other subject, excluding CCA | | - |
To be eligible for selection, you must have also sat for at least one of the following subjects:
Additional Combined Science, Additional Science, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3-D Animation, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Food & Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronics, General Science, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
Note: Applicants with complete/full Colour Appreciation Deficiency are not eligible to apply.
* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (English Language) subject.
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What is the cut-off-point for this course?
The Cut-Off-Point (COP) indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last applicant posted to the course(s) under JAE. The previous year's COP serves only as a gauge. Admission is by merit and choice, subject to vacancy.
View the cut-off-point of this course here.
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Is there any opportunity for further education?
The School enjoys many advanced standing with local and overseas universities. With the strong foundation you receive in IT and a comprehensive knowledge that you build in digital forensics, you can expect to pursue a degree in Computer Science with specialisations in computer forensics or related courses.
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What are the career opportunities?
Because computer and network security incidents are increasing, Digital Forensics graduates are in particularly high demand worldwide. You can expect to work in law enforcement agencies, financial institutions and banks, government agencies, data recovery, audit and consulting firms in the following types of positions:
- Computer Forensics Analyst
- Computer Forensics Investigator
- Computer Forensics Researcher
- Incident Response Analyst
- IT Auditor
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What is so special about this course?
This comprehensive course trains you to possess skills in IT, Cyber Law, Psychology, Forensics and Investigation skills. You will also gain invaluable internship experience in your final year, working on real-life projects in local and overseas organisations. We have students attached to Interpol (France) and local agencies working on forensics related projects.
- The only digital forensics diploma course in Singapore that covers training in IT forensics with a foundation in psychology and criminal procedure
- Strong partnerships with industry including the Singapore Infocomm Technology Security Authority (SITSA) and Information System Audit & Control Association (ISACA)
- Learn from highly qualified experts who can testify in court on forensics cases
- The only polytechnic to have a Centre for Digital Security & Investigations set up with SITSA under the Ministry of Home Affairs
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