Explosives Ordnance Engineering MSc

Postgraduate
Designed to teach British Military and MOD Civil Servants the understanding behind explosive engineering, munitions and target response.
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Course Information

Level: Postgraduate
Location: Shrivenham
School/Centre: Defence College for Military Capability Integration
Course Code: EOE-MSC
Duration: MSc: 11 months full-time, up to three years part-time\; PgDip: up to 11 months full-time, up to two years part-time\; PgCert: up to 11 months full-time, up to two years part-time.
When: No dates available

About this course

This postgraduate course is delivered by Cranfield University on behalf of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration.

Explosives Ordnance Engineering MSc (EOE) specialises in explosive ordnance and engineering and offers advanced academic background necessary for you to contribute effectively to technically demanding projects in the field of explosives and explosives ordnance engineering.

You will be introduced to up-to-date and current research, which enables you to obtain a critical awareness to problem solving and capability to evaluate both military and commercial best practice in the field of explosives ordnance engineering.

Cranfield University's requirement to keep their courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules they offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of their staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.

The module list is detailed below. Modules are indicative only and may be subject to change for your year of entry.

All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course:

Introduction to Explosives Engineering

Future Developments: Scanning the Horizon in EOE

Munitions and Target Response

Research Tools

A selection of modules from the following list need to be taken as part of this course:

Introductory Studies

Addressing EOE Capability Gaps: Group Project

Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Capability

Delivery Systems

Design for Vulnerability

Explosives and the Environment

Gun Propellants

Manufacture and Materials Properties of Explosives

Rocket Motors and Propellants

Safety Assurance for EOE

Testing and Evaluation of Explosives

Pyrotechnics

Project Phase

Maritime Underwater Munitions

You may also elect to undertake a number of standalone modules as opposed to an MSc, PgDip or PgCert, with or without the associated assessment, less for research tools and research phase. A number can only be taken with assessment; for the most up-to-date information on this, refer to the module web page above. Applications for standalone modules can be made direct to Cranfield University via the web page linked above.

How this course will help your career

This course has been designed specifically to provide you with the knowledge and transferable skills that will enhance your employment potential in this field, problem solving, self-direction and informed communication skills.

Entry requirements

Who can attend this course

  • Military
  • MOD civil servants
  • Industry
  • Internationals

All applicants to courses that are wholly or partially delivered at Shrivenham must complete the BPSS (HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard V4 April 2014) prior to registration on the course or must already hold a security clearance level or higher.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate. If you require a visa to study in the UK may need to apply for an ATAS certificate to study this course. Refer to the Cranfield MSc web page for further detail.

Some visits are restricted to Five Eyes nations only.

Before you attend

You must have one of the following:

A degree in a science or engineering related subject or, exceptionally, with at least seven years' experience. If you are applying for entry to the MSc in EOE through the experiential route, then up to three successful completions of EOE modules as stand-alone accredited short courses can be used as part of the case to provide supporting evidence of academic ability for entry onto the MSc in EOE.

Additional information

How the course will be taught

  • Face-to-face/Residential
  • Blended

How you will be assessed

Coursework, examination, group project and individual thesis (MSc only).