With an unrivalled reputation for defence and security education, research and consultancy our expertise is trusted by governments, armed forces, industry and security services around the world.
Our teaching is career-focused, providing you with both the applied knowledge and skills that employers are looking for. We offer a unique gateway to delivering defence education and solutions that make a real difference to the lives of our military, security and civilian personnel.
Utilising our world-class facilities (some of which are unique to the UK) we research, test and teach and work in close collaboration with our partners to ensure that what we do really makes a difference where and when it matters.
Short Courses (CPD)
To support those looking to enhance existing skills, learn something new without the commitment to full-time education, or those who are mid-career and seeking new opportunities, we offer a wide range of short courses - some of which can be taken for credit towards an MSc.
Explore our portfolio of Defence and Security CPD short courses
Apprenticeships
Working in partnership with business and industry to create the next leaders in technology and management, we offer an increasing range of Level 7 apprenticeships which include:
- Advanced Digital Forensic Professional Apprenticeship
- Explosives Ordnance Engineering Apprenticeship
- Systems Engineering MSc Apprenticeship
- Systems Thinking Practice Apprenticeship
Defence and Security degrees
At Cranfield Defence and Security we offer a range of MScs including:
- Counterterrorism
- Counterterrorism, Risk Management and Resilience
- Defence Simulation and Modelling
- Explosive Ordnance Engineering
- Guided Weapon Systems
- Gun Systems Design
- Military Vehicle Technology
View our full range of MSc courses
Accredited courses
We have courses accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) the Engineering Council and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Our Digital Forensics MSc is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
