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Scotland: International Perspectives on Cybercrime 2023

Summer
Glasgow, Scotland (Map)

General 

There probably isn't another crime as international as cybercrime, potentially touching many jurisdictions in the process. This course will explore those international issues, along with law enforcement and judicial responses. We will focus on case studies from Canada, UK and the USA. The course will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, and be international in nature, with students from the University of Strathclyde (Scotland) joining the class, along with professors from both universities, and guest speakers. This way the class can explore issues from two completely different perspectives. Due to the involvement from foreign students, the class schedule has to be compressed into a week of intensive class time.

Important notes:

  • Field School Director: Dr. Richard Frank, rfrank@sfu.ca
  • Application deadline: January 25th, 2023 (11:59pm PT)
  • Either an academic OR personal reference is required for this program.
  • Visiting Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome.
  • See application instructions here.
 

Eligibility 
Undergraduate, Graduate

If you do not meet one of the below eligibility requirements but are interested in participating, please contact the Field School Director to see if the requirement can be waived.

Undergraduate Eligibility Requirements

  • Be 19 years of age or older prior to departure
  • Have a minimum 2.5 CGPA
  • SFU Students: Be in Good Academic Standing at the time of application
  • Recommended: Taken CRIM 380 or equivalent cybercrime course

Graduate Eligibility Requirements

  • Be 19 years of age or older prior to departure
  • SFU Students: Be in Good Academic Standing at the time of application
  • Recommended: Taken CRIM 380 or equivalent cybercrime course

Selection Criteria

  • Meeting the eligibility requirements
  • Priority to CRIM majors
  • Priority to SFU students
  • Demonstrated interest in program
  • Consent of the Field School Director

The Field School Selection Committee reserves the right to conduct intake interviews in addition to reviewing the completed application as part of the application process. The Field School Selection Committee for each Field School program will select qualified participants. Decisions are expected 2-4 weeks after the application deadline.

How to apply as a non-SFU student

Qualified students from Canadian institutions other than SFU are eligible to apply. Visiting students must arrange for transfer credit with their home institution, as well as for a transcript after completion.

You will need to complete an application to this program in addition to a Visiting Student Field School Application, which is embedded within the program application. Both applications must be complete and submitted by the application deadline for your Field School. See more information here.

Academics 
English
Criminology

Exchanges: The names of the subject areas may be different at the partner. The above does not guarantee availability in a specific term or language, nor how courses taken on exchange will transfer back to SFU. This list may be subject to change. Use the above list as a guideline for exploring academic options at the partner.

There is no requirement to be from a specific academic program, though it is beneficial to have a social science or criminology background and interest in cybercrime.

Field School Program Information 

 

Undergraduate Students: 3 Units

  • Crim 416-3: International Perspectives on Cybercrime Field School

Graduate Students: 3 Units

  • Crim 870-3: Directed Readings

 

late-February - mid-March: Mandatory self-paced virtual orientation program on Canvas

March TBD: Pre-Departure Orientation

May 8 - August: Monthly preparatory sessions and project check-ins**

August 18 - 31: Study in Glasgow, Scotland

*These dates are provided as guidelines and are subject to change

**To discuss attending these sessions virtually, please contact the Field School Director.

*** If you are extending your stay beyond August 31, please ensure you will have travel insurance covering those dates.

All costs are listed in CAD. You will pay: tuition; activity and other SFU fees; and a Field School Program Fee.

1. Tuition Fees*

  • a. Undergraduate (domestic): $611.40 (3 units)
    • OR
  • b. Undergraduate (international): differential rates, between $2,789.52 and $3,177.45 (3 units)
    • OR
  • c. **SFU Graduate students in the Criminology MA program who are paying the full-time fee: $2,025.60
    • SFU graduate students if not related to their home program or non-degree students: $917.19 (3 units). Please discuss tuition arrangements with your supervisor and/or department prior to applying.
    • Non-degree students: will also pay a $90 or $125 Graduate Application Fee and $250 deposit to SFU if they are accepted into the Field School. The deposit will go towards tuition fees.
    • Western Dean's Agreement students: tuition paid at usual rate to home university.

*If you are taking additional courses, tuition will be higher. This calculation does not include other student fees. International students taking the undergraduate course pay differential tuition. 

** Different fees will apply to students in other scenarios (e.g. MA students paying the continuing fee for a specialty program).

2. Student Activity Fee (off-campus)*

  • Undergraduate: $81.22
    • OR
  • Graduate: $37.69
* If you are taking on-campus courses in addition, you will be charged additional fees, including the U-Pass and a higher activity fee.

3. Program Fees*

  • $1,920 - $2,635; and
  • Administrative Fee, as per SFU Calendar
  • What's included
    • Shared accommodation
    • Field trips & entrance fees
    • In-country transportation
    • Some group meals
    • Pre-Departure Orientation, In-Field/Re-Entry Support
  • What's not included**
    • International return flight to/from Glasgow: variable cost. 
    • Most food: budget ~$330 ($30 per day)
    • Some transportation: budget ~$100
    • Communication costs (i.e. cellphone): budget ~$50
    • Entertainment and additional personal travel: budget min. $100 for optional group activities
    • Any testing or documentation required for travel (e.g. COVID tests, translations, or notarizations of proof of vaccination, etc.)
    • Vaccinations: may be required. Please consult a travel health doctor.
    • Visa: may be required based on citizenship. Please research.
    • Secondary health insurance: variable cost

* Final program costs are based on the total number of students and are subject to change. The highest number listed is the maximum it would cost. If the program reconciles with a surplus above $100 per student, the remaining surplus will be refunded to program participants.

** This list is not comprehensive. You may have additional or varying needs.

Students must pay Tuition and Student Activity fees (numbers 1 & 2) directly to SFU Student Services by the due date as outlined in the SFU Calendar, in mid-May. Field School Program Fees (number 3) must be paid by Thursday, June 29th 2023.

Financial Aid

  • Full time Canadian students (enrolled in a term of 9+ units) participating in SFU field schools are eligible to apply for student loans.
  • Full time degree-seeking SFU students may also apply for bursaries, scholarships, and awards. Note that students in the Scotland Cybercrime Field School are not eligible for the Suite of Study Abroad Awards.

For more information on funding your trip, please visit the SFU Study Abroad's Financial Aid page.

Sessions are listed in local Vancouver time.

General Info Session

Register for the online Summer 2023 Field Schools Information Session to meet Field School Directors, learn about the application process, funding options, and more! 

  • Date: Wed., Jan 11, 2023
  • Time: 5:30 – 7pm

 

Field School-Specific Info Session

All sessions will take place on Zoom

 

 
Travel Advisories and Global Pandemic

The international component of the field school may be cancelled if the local or global situation regarding the pandemic or increased Government of Canada's destination-specific travel advisories (level 3 - avoid non-essential travel or level 4 - avoid all travel) do not permit proceeding as planned; in such a case, any changes in program delivery would be communicated to you.

Please see SFU's COVID-19 and Study Abroad page.

Medical Conditions

For people with (physical or mental) medical conditions, international travel can present significant challenges. Because SFU field schools take place in international locations where emergency services, and/or mental or physical support services may be limited, or non-existent, some field school placements will not be appropriate for everyone. Please speak with the program's Field School Director for information on specific conditions for this field school.


If you have a medical condition that poses limitations on your ability to function in certain environments, we strongly advise that you register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL). CAL staff will ask that you provide documentation from a duly-qualified medical specialist, which contains a diagnosis and a treatment plan. Where appropriate, CAL staff will communicate with field school staff with regard to accommodation in the field. (Please note that, while Centre staff indicate to field school staff that a prospective participant requires accommodation for a medical condition, they do not disclose the nature of the medical condition.)


Because overseas arrangements can be complicated, we recommend that you contact the CAL at least three months prior to the commencement of the field school in which you wish to participate. Please note that failure to make proper arrangements in advance of travel could result in termination from the field school with costs and academic credit forfeited.

All programs require a minimum number of students and are subject to cancellation if minimums are not met. You will not be charged any fees if your program is cancelled for this reason.
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