Postgraduate Prospectus

Military Electronic Systems Engineering MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Military Electronic Systems Engineering

Suitable for officers of the armed forces and for scientists and technical officers in Government defence establishments and the defence industry. The course covers a selection of electronic warfare topics relevant to military systems.

Takes you on to subsequent careers involved with the specification, analysis, development, procurement, technical management or operation of military radar, electro-optics, communications or information systems, where the emphasis is on electronic warfare.

You will be taught by Cranfield University academic staff at the Defence Academy - College of Management and Technology who understand the challenges of translating theory into practice. The defence-specific content will be delivered by military staff from the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. Visiting lecturers include experts from industry, research establishments and Government departments. They provide specialist presentations in support of the course.

Course description

The duration of the Military Electronic Systems Engineering MSc is 47 weeks, comprising a taught phase of 28 weeks followed by an individual project phase.

During the taught phase, the course progresses from introductory academic studies through to systems topics. Because the main focus of the course is electronic warfare in relation to communications and sensor systems, a good understanding of these systems is required before going on to look at how to defend them from electronic attack or intercept - the course also covers these areas so that successful graduates are versed in all aspects of electronic warfare.

Throughout the latter part of the taught phase, there is a broad range of visits to industry and defence establishments.

In the project phase, students undertake an individual specialist project in a subject area of their choice, to meet their future career needs. Often these projects are supported or sponsored by research establishments or other agencies to reinforce this link between the course and future career requirements.

Suitably qualified candidates who achieve an appropriate standard on the course are awarded either the MSc degree or the Cranfield University Postgraduate Diploma in Military Electronic Systems Engineering.

Entry requirements

Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honours degree or professional equivalent in electrical or electronic engineering or related subjects. Students whose first language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time. PgDip: 6 months full-time, up to 4 years part-time. PgCert: up to 2 years part-time.

Start date

September.

Number of places

24.

Assessment

The taught phase is assessed by written examinations and coursework. The project is assessed by a written report and an oral examination.

Funding

For more information on funding please contact prospectus.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk

Further details & applications

Further information

Course website

Contact

Postgraduate Course Administration (Shrivenham)
T: +44 (0)1793 785810
E: prospectus.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk

ATAS certificate required

Students requiring a Tier 4 General Student visa to study in the UK may need to apply for an ATAS certificate to study this course.

Application process

Please complete and send to us your:

Postgraduate Application Form
Criminal Record Declaration Form

Please also ask two referees to supply us with academic or employer references using our Postgraduate Study Reference Request Form

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