Course Information
About this course
This postgraduate course is delivered by Cranfield University on behalf of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration, Defence Academy.
Why this course?
This course specialises in explosive ordnance and engineering and offers advanced academic background necessary for students to contribute effectively to technically demanding projects in the field of explosives and explosives ordnance engineering.
Students are introduced to up-to-date and current research, which enables them 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.
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Course Delivery
Coursework, examination, group project and individual thesis (MSc only).
Modules
Cranfield'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reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of their staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons.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.
Compulsory modules
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
Elective modules
A selection of modules from the following list need to be taken as part of this course:
Addressing EOE Capability Gaps: Group Project
Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Capability
Explosives and the Environment
Manufacture and Materials Properties of Explosives
Testing and Evaluation of Explosives
Taking a standalone module as a short course
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 via the web page linked above.
How this course will help your career
This course has been designed specifically to provide an opportunity to a wide range of attendees to provide knowledge and transferable skills that will enhance 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.
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).