MSc Audio and Video Forensics PG Cert, PG Dip

This project module will provide you with the opportunity to develop your own deep/thorough investigation, undertake high quality academic research and demonstrate critical evaluation of your results.

This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant theory, skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their current /potential role as an Audio Technician and prepare them for a career as an Audio Forensic Specialist. The focus will be on many common real-life situations although there may be scope to further specialise in specific areas of the field.

This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant theory, skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their potential role as a CCTV Video Forensic Specialist. The focus will be on many common real-life situations although there may be scope to further specialise in specific areas of the field.

The module complements the technical and practical competencies of the other modules on the programme by providing the student with knowledge and understanding of the rules, regulations, standards and responsibilities of practitioners in the delivery of Audio and Video evidence in support of investigations.

In 150 years or so of recorded media there has been a plethora of ingenious ways of recording and storing Sound and Vision. Each decade brought its own advances in methodology and techniques. Consequently, new technologies for recording, storage and playback needed to be developed, perfected, marketed and accepted. This module introduces the student to many of the formats that have been used to store and distribute media and explains the ways modern digital techniques can transfer, store, preserve and interrogate their often-unique content to the very highest standards.

This module is important as it sets the groundwork for the completion of the MSc project. The module provides grounding in the skill required to formulate a project plan, design experiments, mitigate against uncertainties and deliver a comprehensive description of the results.

This module builds on the Basic introductory knowledge accumulated in previous modules and will provide students with a thorough understanding of the advanced practical theory, skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their current /potential role as Audio Forensic Specialist. The focus will be on many common real-life situations although there may be scope to further specialise in specific areas of the field. The Syllabus involves applying the Audio Forensic process chain appropriately with a keen awareness of the risks and implications associated with the standards and processes required for each procedure. The training is completed to a level of competence where the student is able to defend materials in court.

This module builds on the Basic introductory knowledge accumulated in previous modules and will provide students with a thorough understanding of the advanced practical theory, skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their current /potential role as Video Forensic Specialist. The focus will be on many common real-life situations although there may be scope to further specialise in specific areas of the field. The Syllabus involves applying the Video Forensic process chain appropriately with a keen awareness of the risks and implications associated with the standards and processes required for each procedure. The training is completed to a level of competence where the student is able to defend materials in court.

Artificial Intelligence is becoming a leading part of legitimate audio and video creation, as well as a significant player in forensic work. It is also being used for nonlegitimate purposes to produce fake and deepfake audio and video. This module will consider what constitutes Artificial Intelligence, and how it can be used for legal and illegal activities. Furthermore, time will be spent considering some of the advantages and disadvantages of utilising AI methodologies, and related ethical issues.