Taught postgraduate courses

Cranfield Forensic Institute offers a wide array of different Master’s level courses, along with short courses and use of forensic facilities and research capabilities.

Digital Forensics

The new MSc in Digital Forensics, offered by Cranfield University in partnership with CCL Solutions Group, (CCL) will seek to address the academically orientated operational needs of UK policing and serious skills shortage of educated and trained individuals in the field to fill digital forensic positions and support the UK’s criminal justice system.

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

The Archaeology and Anthrolpology MSc is a popular and fascinating MSc which offers you the chance to have a more ‘hands-on’ approach to the practical elements of Archaeology and Anthropology. You will work with modules in simulated mass-grave and buried remains recovery scenario’s and learn techniques in analysing, excavating and presenting finds.

Forensic Ballistics

Utilising Cranfield University’s close relationship with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, the Forensic Ballistics MSc benefits from the use of facilities unmatched in any other university in the United Kingdom. The course is attended by a number of domestic and foreign nationals meaning the chance for networking, connecting ideas and building successful relationships both personal and professional with others around the globe makes this MSc a superb way of enhancing your expertise in ballistics and ballistics investigation.

Forensic Biology

Forensic biology is the application of biology to link a person(s), such as suspect or victim, to a location, an item or another person. It can be utilised to further investigations for both criminal and civil cases. Two of the most important factors to be constantly considered throughout the collection, processing, and analysis of evidence, are the maintenance of chain of custody as well as contamination prevention, especially considering the nature of the majority of biological evidence.

Forensic Explosive and Explosion Investigation

Using access to our Cranfield Ordnance Test and Evaluation Centre (COTEC) the MSc in Forensic Explosive and Explosion Investigation MSc has unparalleled facilities to build and test explosive matter in a secure environment. Choose from a number of elective modules to complement the core modular experience of the course and enhance your expertise in areas from counterterrorism to impact and protection.

Forensic Investigation

Learn, enhance, and build on your knowledge of forensic investigation, presenting in criminal and non-criminal cases and how to succinctly analyse and explain a number of areas of forensic investigation. The course will allow you to choose a number of elective modules to tailor your experience and focus on capabilities you want, including modules in hazardous forensics, fires and investigation and other roles intrinsic to forensic investigation.

The following courses are accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.