Program Overview
The Forensic Explosives and Explosion Investigation (PgDip MSc By Research) at Cranfield University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Forensic Explosives and Explosion Investigation (PgDip MSc By Research) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Swindon, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Forensic Explosives and Explosion Investigation (PgDip MSc By Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Analytical Techniques
- Approach to Failure Investigation and Analysis
- Courtroom Skills
- Failure Analysis of Components
- Fires, Explosions and their Investigation
- Investigation and Evidence Collection
- Reasoning for Forensic Science
- Materials Engineering and Processing
- Aircraft Accident Investigation and Response
- Digital Crime and Investigation
- Environmental Forensic Science
- Fakes and Forgeries
- Firearms Investigations
- Fires, Explosions and their Investigation
- Forensic Archaeology: Recovering Buried Remains
- Forensic Ballistic Investigations
- Forensic Exploitation and Intelligence
- Forensic Investigation of Explosives and Explosive Devices
- Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology: Osteology
- Hazardous Forensics
- Introduction to Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics
- Mass Fatality Incidents
- Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science
- Trace Evidence
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honours degree or equivalent in archaeology, forensics or scientific discipline, or the professional equivalent. Students with other degrees who can show a knowledge of and interest in the scientific elements of the subject will also be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Cranfield University
Cranfield University
Cranfield, United Kingdom
Cranfield University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months