At a glance
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- Duration5 days
- LocationCranfield campus
- Cost£965 Concessions available
Course structure
One per year, classroom based.What you will learn
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- define the role and responsibilities of the expert witness,
- construct an effective expert witness report,
- develop the skills to present oral evidence in court effectively and respond successfully to cross-examination.
Core content
- Role and legal responsibilities of the forensic expert,
- civil and criminal procedure rules,
- excellence in report and statement writing,
- presentation of evidence in court,
- preparation for cross-examination.
Upgrade to a professional qualification
This course will be taught at Masters standard as it is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Modular Masters Programme. Registering for this Short Course for Credit and successfully passing the associated assessment will gain you 10 Cranfield credits. These could then be used to apply for a transfer towards a PgCert/PgDip or MSc in the Forensic Programme should you wish to complete one of these courses within 5 years.
Who should attend
Individuals with an appropriate degree or experience who are interested in the role and legal responsibilities of the forensic expert, Civil and Criminal Procedure Rules, report and statement writing, presentation of evidence in court, and how to prepare for cross-examination.
Accreditation
The course is a module of the Forensic Modular Masters Programme, which is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Speakers
- Professor Peter Zioupos - Module Leader
Concessions
Sponsored by company - £1,925
Individual - £965
Alumni - £485
Accommodation options and prices
Please contact us for information regarding accommodation.
Location and travel
Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway. There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.
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Campus address
College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL
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