Course summary
The Guided Weapon Systems MSc is a flagship Cranfield course and has an outstanding reputation within the Guided Weapons community. The course meets the requirements of all three UK armed services and is also open to students from NATO countries, Commonwealth forces, selected non-NATO countries, the scientific civil service and industry. The course structure is modular in nature with each module conducted at a postgraduate level; the interactions between modules are emphasised throughout. A comprehensive suite of visits to industrial and services establishments consolidates the learning process, ensuring the taught subject matter is directly relevant and current.
Modules
Compulsory modules: Introductory and foundation studies; electro-optics and infrared systems 1; radar principles; GW propulsion and aerodynamics theory; GW control theory; signal processing, statistics and analysis; GW applications – control and guidance; GW applications – propulsion and aerodynamics; radar electronic warfare; electro-optics and infrared systems 2; GW warheads, explosives and materials; GW structures, aeroelasticity and power supplies; parametric study; GW systems; research project.
Assessment method
This varies from module to module but comprises a mixture of oral examinations, written examinations, informal tests, assignments, syndicate presentations and an individual thesis
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
- Aeronautical Society, Royal
Entry requirements
1st or 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent in science, engineering or mathematics. If you are an international student you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved a satisfactory test result in an English qualification. The minimum standard expected from a number of accepted courses are as follows: IELTS Academic - 7; TOEFL - 100; Pearson PTE Academic - 68; Cambridge English Scale - 190; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C; Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English III - minimum overall score of pass.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £35145 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £35145 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £35145 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £35145 | Year 1 |
| EU | £38340 | Whole course |
| International | £38340 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
* Fees can be paid in full up front, or in equal annual instalments. Students who complete their course before the initial end date will be invoiced the outstanding fee balance and must pay in full prior to graduation.
Provider information
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL