Course summary
This course provides education and training in selected weapons systems. The course is intended for officers of the armed forces and for scientists and technical officers in government defence establishments and the defence industry. It is particularly suitable for those who, in their subsequent careers, will be involved with the specification, analysis, development, technical management or operation of weapons systems. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and will contribute towards an application for chartered status.
Modules
Core modules: element design; fundamentals of ballistics; finite element methods in engineering; gun system design; light weapon design; military vehicle propulsion and dynamics; modelling, simulation and control; solid modelling cad; survivability; vehicle systems integration. Optional: guided weapons; military vehicle dynamics; reliability and system effectiveness; uninhabited military vehicle systems.
Assessment method
Continuous assessment, examinations and thesis (MSc only). Approximately 10-15% of the assessment is by examination.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
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 - 6.5; TOEFL - 92; Pearson PTE Academic - 65; Cambridge English Scale - 180; Cambridge English: Advanced - C; Cambridge English: Proficiency - C.
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