Course summary
The course provides a detailed exposure to the context, issues and methods used to analyse the increasingly complex problems which are found in the defence environment and to support decision making. It exposes the types of analysis and allows practical experience of tools and methods which are used, ranging from judgemental analysis through mathematical techniques to models and simulations. The course includes judgemental elicitation and analysis techniques, mathematical analysis methods (including optimisation), war gaming and combat modelling, logistics modelling and simulation methods. The use and utility of all the methods are explored through practical exercises and studies.
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually applicants must hold: A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification. Ideally applicants will have studied in science, engineering or mathematics subjects. Find information about equivalent qualifications in your country on our International entry requirements page. Applications from candidates with relevant work experience in combination with a degree that does not meet the minimum entry requirement will be considered. Security clearance for Shrivenham Some Cranfield University courses are delivered at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham which is a Ministry of Defence (MoD) site. All applicants to courses that are wholly or partially delivered at Shrivenham must hold suitable clearance. For further information please refer to the Security clearance for Shrivenham section of our Application guide.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £19060 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £19060 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £19060 | Whole course |
| Wales | £19060 | Whole course |
| EU | £20790 | Whole course |
| International | £20790 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL