CDS Short Course and MScs 2013 2014

Defence Academy - College of Management and Technology

Cranfield Defence and Security

Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8LATelephone: +44(0)1793 785810 www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds

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Cranfield Defence and Security

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Cranfield Defence and Security is a specialist postgraduate school with global reach. During 2011-12 we provided courses in 32 countries and registered students from 34 countries.

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Contents

Welcome 7

Shrivenham Campus 8

Facilities 10

Learning Support 12

Short Courses 14

Symposia Events 16

How to Apply 18

Research 20

Doctoral Research 24

Progressive polymers 26

Joined-up thinking in defence 28

Developing resilience in Afghanistan 30

In defence of war games 32

Breakthroughs in biomechanics 34

The way forward for defence acquisition 36

MSc Courses

Communications Electronic Warfare 40Cyber Defence and Information Assurance 42Defence Acquisition Management (DAM) 44

Defence Leadership 46

Defence Simulation and Modelling 48

Explosives Ordnance Engineering 50

Forensic Computing 52

Forensic MSc Programme 54

Guided Weapon Systems 58

Gun Systems Design 60Information Capability Management 62

Information Operations 64

International Defence and Security 66International Defence and Security Marketing 68Military Aerospace and Airworthiness 70Military Electronic Systems Engineering 72

Military Operational Research 74

Military Vehicle Technology 76Programme and Project Management 78

Scientific Computation 80

Security Sector Management 82

Sensors Electronic Warfare 84Systems Engineering for Defence Capability 86

Short Course Listing 88




Welcome to our new Cranfield Defence and Security Prospectus

Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS) is a School of Cranfield University that offers unique educational opportunities to the Defence and Security sectors of both public and private sector organisations. This prospectus covers not only our Postgraduate Programmes, but also the diverse Short Course Programmes that we offer and a summary of our highly successful Symposia at Shrivenham events. Based at the UK Defence Academy at Shrivenham in Oxfordshire, we are the Academic Provider to the UK Ministry of Defence for all postgraduate education at the Defence Academy College of Management and Technology and training in engineering, science, acquisition, management and leadership. We deliver the highest standards of education, training and research across a range of important subject areas in defence, security, engineering, management and leadership to meet the demands of students – both Service and civilian, national and international – for the 21st century.

We continue to be innovative in our course design. New courses are developed to reflect the changing needs of the Defence Sector; in particular those identified by the Industrial and Technology Strategies, and changes in acquisition and procurement methodologies. Many of our courses are available full-time, part-time, or by distance learning or a blend of residential and e-learning. The modular structure of many of our courses offers students the flexibility to study at their own pace and to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Master’s qualification, or simply to study an individual module. Our reputation for world-class research, coupled with our excellent teaching and facilities, allows us to offer our students an unique experience. Cranfield University’s partnering relationship with the Defence Academy and with other industrial and government agencies provides students with unparalleled access to military and industrial expertise and facilities as well the facilities and expertise at our Shrivenham and Cranfield campuses.

This enables the University and its students to make a powerful contribution to tackling real world problems. We look forward to welcoming you to CDS at Shrivenham, and to playing a successful part in your future career and personal development.

Professor Ian Wallace

Ian Wallace Head of School Cranfield Defence and Security Cranfield University

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Shrivenham Campus The Shrivenham campus is on the edge of Shrivenham village, six miles from Swindon and 22 miles from Oxford. The secure campus is home to the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, which is a military and academic community providing postgraduate education in strategy, leadership, management and the application of technology to defence. Our rural location is home to over 1200 students, with nearly three times that number using us as the hub for their flexible distance learning. The atmosphere is mature, relaxed and informal. At the Shrivenham campus you will find a convivial mix of cultures (military and

civilian), backgrounds and nations with an established and supported infrastructure for everyday living and a wide range of social and sporting opportunities.

During your time at Shrivenham, our Faculty Services team is dedicated to looking after your reception and administrative needs on site. Within the same set of buildings you will find the Academic Registry, where you can get advice on any regulations concerning your course. There is also an Accommodation Manager, who will advise you on living accommodation, and the Flexible Learning Support Team, which will provide general assistance and advice about flexible learning.

Where to stay? We help civilian and overseas military students to find self-catering rooms, shared housing or houses to rent in the local area. British military students usually live in military accommodation on site.

How to get around? The M4 motorway offers easy access to London (about 70 miles or 115 km away) and Bristol (40 miles or 64 km), and frequent mainline trains from Swindon to London Paddington take about an hour. A regular bus service to Swindon and Oxford is available. Heathrow Airport is less than 90 minutes by road along the M4. Gatwick, Bristol, Southampton and Cardiff airports

are also within easy reach.

shrivenhamWhere to eat and drink? All students, including those in self-catering accommodation, are eligible for full use of the facilities in the Officers’ Messes on site. Each Mess has its own self-service dining room offering a varied menu, bar, TV rooms, snooker room, gym, laundry, private function facilities and associated quiet areas. Nearby villages have pubs and restaurants within walking distance.

Where to shop? Shrivenham is a well served village with a range of local shops and a bank, doctor’s surgery and Post Office. The nearest country market towns, Faringdon and Highworth, are both 4 miles away.

What about your future? After graduation, support continues from the alumni team, enabling networking, continuing professional development and job opportunities. In addition, staff in Barrington Library can facilitate contact with the Careers Advisor for advice and assistance with career counselling, employment and further study opportunities. Help is available for current students and graduates on all aspects of the job search process.




Cranfield Defence and Security at Shrivenham is unique in having a combination of high-quality facilities that are not found in any other comparable institution in the UK. All facilities used for experimental research are specifically designed for their own areas of study. These facilities include: electron microscopes; ranges for the testing of ballistics; and access to the latest generation of computational programmes for ballistics modelling. Ballistics Test Ranges Cranfield Defence and Security is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for producing, testing and characterising a wide range of materials. It works closely with other departments of the

University and with other external agencies. The Centre is nationally recognised for the testing of body armour for the Ministry of Defence. Photo-Analysis Lab Facilities at the Centre for Photo-analysis and Photomanipulation of Materials allow for structural monitoring using fibre optic base systems which can monitor fatigue loading over a long period of time.

Facilities include: an industrial autoclave; hydraulic hot press; ultra scan; servo hydraulic fatigue machines; tensile and tension compression testing machines; very high quality electron optical microscopes; and laser laboratories.

Forensic Institute Analytical LaboratoryThis new facility accommodates an extensive suite of state-of-the-art equipment and has the capability for the analysis of a wide range of materials. The laboratory is well-equipped for a range of analytical investigations from the macro-scale to the micro-scale. The laboratory, which also undertakes commercial work, supports the broad, high-quality research that is conducted by the Cranfield Forensic Institute and operates under forensic conditions of contamination and audit control. It is also used to deliver teaching sessions to students on the MSc Forensic Programme run by the Cranfield Forensic Institute and other courses run by Cranfield University.

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A remote teaching facility is installed in the laboratory providing the capability to deliver demonstrations and teaching sessions to groups of students worldwide.

Autonomous Vehicle Systems Laboratory This Lab allows technology demonstration. Self-programmable robots, about 30cm in diameter, are used to carry out a range of novel experiments. The results are captured on a suite of cameras and fed directly into a virtual laboratory, where analysis can be conducted remotely in partner universities across the world. PhD students also have access to other research facilities at various establishments, including the Wright Patterson Air Force Research Laboratories in

Ohio, USA.

Power and Sensors Lab Within the aerospace, power and sensors areas, we have facilities to undertake research on guidance navigation systems, flight vehicles, unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and missiles or aircraft with nonlinear behaviour.

Global Classroom Cranfield Defence and Security has an on site a high quality video conferencing classroom. It uses high definition cameras and screens so remote students feel a sense that they are really there in the room, interacting with the teacher and fellow students. We are an international player in defence education and the Global Classroom enables us to deliver courses and educational products worldwide.

Cranfield Ordnance Test and Evaluation Centre Cranfield Defence and Security is a national centre for the production and testing of explosives and weapons. We are unique in holding licences for carrying out this work in our own laboratories, workshops and large-scale testing areas. These facilities provide a unique research opportunity for PhD students to study explosives. We can generate molecular models, synthesise materials, manufacture formulations and build them into components and devices and finally fire them on our own test and evaluation range at COTEC (Cranfield Ordnance Test Evaluation Centre) in West Lavington, Wiltshire. These facilities are supported with computing, laboratory and test-house capabilities.




The Barrington Library The Barrington Library supports all students and staff members by providing books, journals and online content which is dynamically evolving to meet changing needs. The Library provides the information that you need in the most effective and appropriate way. There is a core collection of books, journals and reports, along with a comprehensive range of subject databases, full-text electronic journals, and an effective interlibrary loan service. These can be accessed via the Barrington Digital Library, the Library Catalogue and the Library Reports Section Catalogue. It also provides information on relevant topics which is difficult or impossible to acquire elsewhere, such as subject specific portals and information gateways.

The Library provides access from your desktop to the defence, management, technology and general collections and services of the Library. Through the Barrington Digital Library you can reach over 32,000 online journals and 14,000 e-books, obtain details of over 187,000 books and 40,000 research and technical reports which the Library holds in physical form, and request services of all kinds. Help is available online via an Ask a Librarian service.

Library staff deliver subject support and a reference and enquiry service for the full range of subjects taught and researched at Cranfield Defence and Security. Most of the electronic resources are accessible and searchable online from wherever you

are. The Library also provides a number of current awareness services to help keep you up-to-date in your academic discipline. Regular training sessions are held in the Library, with topics ranging from accessing electronic resources from home to citation and study skills.

There is a careers service available from the library. The careers service offers careers interviews and workshops along with careers guides written specifically for CDS students.

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Computing and Learning

TechnologiesThe majority of our courses offer you more flexible ways to study and complete coursework. Cranfield Defence and Security therefore endeavours to provide you with a suite of IT resources which will support your learning throughout your studies whether on or off-campus, including:

• Cranfieldemailaccount

• Personalfilestore-availableat home or anywhere throughout the world via the Internet

• AccesstotheCranfieldIntranet

• AccesstotheBarrington Digital Library

• AccesstotheVirtualLearning Environment (VLE)

As a new student you will receive scheduled induction training on the use of the IT systems and learning applications at the start of your course, and have on-going access to an e-helpdesk for support in using the VLE via the Flexible Learning Support Centre. This includes how to access learning content and how to submit assignments using the School’s plagiarism detection software Turnitin.




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Cranfield Defence and Security has developed a short course programme that meets today’s challenges and requirements, offering the maximum scope for personal development and the refreshment of skills and practices. Recognising the pressure of time and resources our short course programme is flexible in terms of its delivery, enabling you to study without being absent from work for long periods, whilst providing the depth and breadth of knowledge that makes for effective learning.

Short Courses for Credit Short course delegates may be registered for the accumulation of credit, providing that they successfully complete the associated assessment. Registration for credit may take place either prior to or during attendance on the short course, but cannot be retrospective.

Essentially this means that you could take up to three modules of a Masters degree for the purposes of gaining credit towards a relevant Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip), or Master’s degree (MSc) in the future.

Once you have completed the Short Course for Credit you can apply, within a five year period, for entry to the related award bearing course and count these modules towards your award, thus reducing the overall period of study.

In any event if you successfully gain the credit you will be provided by Academic Registry with an academic transcript as confirmation of successful completion.

The advantage of taking a module or modules in this way is that you would not be required to commit to long periods of time away from your place of work. Most Short Courses for Credit will normally be delivered in a maximum of

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five days and will require additional private study and subsequent assessment.

To apply for a Short Course for Credit please contact +44(0) 1793 785810 or visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/students

Customised Short CoursesCDS has a long tradition of providing courses customised for a particular client, which can be delivered either at the Shrivenham campus or at the customer’s location, whether in the UK or overseas. The course can be one chosen from the prospectus but we are happy to modify any course to meet a specific requirement or, indeed, create a course not listed, in a subject area identified from the prospectus.

If you wish to consider using this service please contact Short Courses on +44 (0)1793 785810 or email [email protected] and say which course closest fits your requirement. A member of the academic staff from that discipline will then contact you to discuss your needs.

A full short course listing together with further information on each of the courses is available on the CD Rom included at the back of this prospectus. Alternatively visit:

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symposia

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Vehicle Health and Prognostic Management

06-07 March Information Operations and

Influence Activity

20-21 March Human Capability

17-18 April Defence Information 2013

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15-16 May European Armoured

Fighting Vehicles

10 June Military Anthropology

Workshop

10 -11 June Socio-cultural Knowledge

12-14 June Culture in Conflict

24-26 June

Electro-Optics and Infrared Conference

27-28 June RF Electronic Warfare Conference

24-25 July Delivering Availability and Capability

20 August Wound Ballistics Symposium

21-22 August Small Arms and Cannons Symposium

01-02 October UK Explosives Symposium 04-06 November International CBRN Symposium

13-14 November MilDec Symposium

19-20 November Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism 04-05 December Electronic Warfare

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We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and we are committed to promoting equal opportunities. We select people who have the ability and motivation to benefit from their intended programmes of study and who will make positive contributions to the life of the University. Every MSc programme or short course entry within this prospectus provides details of the entry requirement relevant to that course.

More details are available on the individual course entry on our website.

More information on all courses, student life and how to apply can be found on our website www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/students

Applications for Postgraduate studies and Short Courses

Separate application forms are available for MSc programmes and short courses. All versions are available by contacting: +44 (0)1793 785810 or from our website www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/students

Enhanced Learning Credits

Cranfield Defence and Security is an Approved Learning Provider for the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme. If you are a member of Armed Services Personnel you can get more information on how to use your credits against our degree courses by visiting the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services website at:

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research




Cranfield Defence and Security at Shrivenham is a leading centre for research in defence and security fields. Our research programmes are linked to a wide variety of topics, some of which are detailed here. Research is supported with high-quality facilities not found in any other comparable institution in the UK. All facilities used for experimental research are specifically designed for their own areas of study. All projects are directed by acknowledged experts assisted by well qualified technical staff.

Throughout this prospectus you will see detailed examples of the varied research projects undertaken by Cranfield Defence and Security.

For further information about any aspect of research visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/research

Key areas of activities:

• Aeromechanicalsystems

• Appliedmathematicsand scientific computing

• Autonomoussystems

• Chemical,Biological,Radiologicaland Nuclear Defence (CBRN)

• Communicationsand wireless networks

• Cyberdefence

• Disasterandemergencies

• Defenceacquisition

• Defencechemistry

• Defenceleadership and management

• Defenceandsecuritymarketing

• Explosivesandordnancescienceand technology

• Forensics–archaeology and anthropology

• Forensics–computerand network security

• Futurecombatsystems

• Guidedweaponstechnology

• Humanfactors

• Humansystems

• Impactandarmour

• Informationoperations and assurance

• Informationsystemsengineering

• Materialsscienceandengineering

• Mineaction

• Operationalanalysis,modelling and simulation

• Poweranddrivesystems

• Resilience

• Securitysectormanagement

• Sensors

• Solarandfuelcelltechnology

• Systemsengineering

• Weaponsystemsand

engineering dynamics

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Cranfield Defence and Security at Shrivenham offers a unique opportunity for those interested in doctoral research through its Doctoral Research Centre. Many of the programmes are in subject areas related to defence and security science, engineering and management as well as in history and political science. In addition, research is carried out in areas of staff expertise, such as renewable energy and some aspects of the application of science to both archaeology and anthropology.

A substantial proportion of research students are part-time, some carrying out thesis research into areas aligned with their full-time employment. Links with industry and government agencies through this route are encouraged.

Research students have the opportunity to carry out research into areas that are not commonly offered within PhD programmes as well as having access to specialist facilities. These include ballistic ranges, explosive trials areas and extensive simulation and synthetic

environments where conflicts can be modelled and strategies evaluated. For students from national and foreign government defence and security agencies, appropriate confidentiality arrangements can be made covering the results of research carried out. The comprehensive on-site library has a collection of both classified and unclassified reports and documents covering key areas of technology, history and political science.

The Doctoral Research Centre also runs a series of supplementary training courses giving the essential support to students as they progress from induction to graduation. It also provides the framework for other activities, ranging from an annual research student symposium to a series of specialist seminars and workshops aimed at the needs of groups of particular research students. Students normally start in October, January or April and are encouraged to make contact with each other whatever their

individual research topic is.

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Consultancy projects form a significant part of Professor Jacqueline Akhavan’s workload as Head of the Centre for Defence Chemistry. As well as offering impartial advice to clients, the Centre undertakes teaching and research. Jacqueline believes that the Centre’s combined facilities and expertise in synthesis, formulation and analysis on the Shrivenham campus place Cranfield University in an unique position in the defence industry.

Most recently, the Centre’s researchers have been working with AWE (the Atomic Weapons Establishment) to synthesise energetic polyphosphazenes (polymers) for the US Navy. Cranfield University’s expertise, experience and experimental facilities meant that the team was exceptionally well qualified to supply these materials. This commission marks the culmination of ten years of research in the department that will soon be patented. It also forms part of a longer term research drive in

which Cranfield University has been spearheading the development of novel energetic materials for the defence sector. ‘We have all the expertise and facilities in-house and we have invested in new equipment to synthesise the polymer on a larger scale than previously,’ explains Jacqueline. ‘The US Navy is reaping the benefit of many years’ research and we are producing these unique energetic polymers specifically for its requirements.’ The US Navy is exploring new propellant formulations based on these polymers. If these trials are successful, the Navy will seek to appoint a manufacturer to produce the polymer on a larger scale and the Cranfield team will be on hand to offer advice – wherever that might be in the world. The project has also generated significant interest in the UK defence industry.

Jacqueline predicts a bright future for this research, ‘Apart from its defence applications, this unique polymer can be used in pharmaceuticals, medicine and

potentially other areas. We can tailor it and change the properties according to its use. It’s the only polymer that allows you to add side groups to modify its properties. You can cross-link it, it can be liquid, solid, have high or low melting temperatures, you can make it energetic. It’s very flexible and tuneable. Another advantage is that it doesn’t produce any toxins when it degrades so it’s safe. And it’s very easy to work with and can be recycled and recovered.’

‘We believe this work on energetic polyphosphazenes is a growth area for the future,’ Jacqueline continues. ‘Cranfield is in a strong position as we are the only university in the UK that has the capability to undertake this defence-related work. We are valued in industry as researchers in education who are impartial, honest and trustworthy. Our students here are part of a team that builds close links with industry and their work is very important.’

Progressive polymers

Prof Jacqueline Akhavan CDS Centre for Defence Chemistry




The long history of rivalry between each of the British armed services - Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force - is well known and stories abound about their differences. Dr Charles Kirke, Cranfield University’s military anthropologist, served in the British Army for 36 years and has studied this subject in depth. He believes these disagreements are worsening with the recent cuts in defence spending and gaining more public attention through media interest.

But what is the anatomy of this rivalry and how can it be mitigated? Do these differences just involve the armed services or is the Civil Service involved too? How important will the rivalry be in the future as smaller armed forces have to work together more? What has been the effect of recent operations on the way that the services see each other? Can the services ever think corporately – not just at a single service level? And how easily can the Ministry of Defence (MOD) rise above this rivalry? It was these sorts of questions that Charles Kirke sought to answer in a study conducted in conjunction with the Defence Academy.

The theme of the research was to identify the ways that the four different organisational cultures (Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and Civil Service) work together and to explore how this interaction helps or hinders MOD business. In the tradition of social anthropology, Charles adopted a qualitative ‘bottom up’ approach by exploring relations at small group level rather than taking a top down or global view.

This research was the first ever systematic examination of the different service cultures in combination. It revealed potential friction points both within and between all the services, expressed in culturally-based attitudes, expectations and assumptions. The resulting tensions can manifest themselves in mutual negative stereotyping, leading in turn to behaviour that can set up barriers to co-operation. These barriers are at their most significant when there is competition for scarce resources. On the other hand, the research also showed strong equal and opposite social forces that can unite personnel across cultural margins. For example, collaboration

on a common task and the sharing of complementary expertise and experience can encourage co-operation. Working face-to-face can draw members of the MOD closer together and lower barriers in a way that electronic communications fail to achieve. Mixed service groups are also drawn together, though to a lesser extent, through sharing a site by working in a common building or establishment. Previous experience of successful cross-cultural cooperation makes personnel more likely to collaborate well in the future. These social forces tend to bond individuals and teams, regardless of their service affiliations, and make thinking at the defence level both possible and practical.

The importance of this research was recognised when its early recommendations were put to immediate use by the MOD in 2011 in support of Lord Levene’s work on Defence Reform. The MOD is also using the report in its promotion of a common ‘defence first’ approach in the separate services.

Joined-up thinking in defence

Dr Charles Kirke CDS Centre for Defence Management and Leadership



30 31 For further information visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds www.da.mod.uk/sites/da/colleges/cmtEdith Wilkinson CDS Centre for International Security and Resilience

Cranfield University’s Centre for International Security and Resilience is currently working on the Resilient Governance Initiative (RGI) in Afghanistan, a four year project funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The aim is to improve the performance of governance institutions operating at the sub-national level. It is hoped that the project will result in credible institutions that respect human rights and social justice, and reduce poverty in rural areas. The Afghan Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development is a key stakeholder in the task which is focussing on: fostering self-reliance and human rights; increasing citizens’ involvement in planning; and reducing isolation in rural communities. The project’s findings will be used at a national level to guide policy on sub-national governance. Programme manager, Edith Wilkinson, explains her expectations for the project, ‘It should not only benefit Afghanistan but also assist in the general understanding of the impact of strengthening governance at community level. It is hoped that such initiatives can drive governments into being more

responsive and ultimately providing better public goods and services for citizens.’

Throughout the programme Cranfield University has worked closely with the Afghans. The university has maintained overall strategic responsibility while the Afghan organisation, AIMTEIC, has led the implementation. The project involves university staff and local partners running training courses and awareness-raising sessions in four Afghan provinces. By the end of the programme, we will have provided over 200 courses and awareness-raising sessions, accessing some 5000 individuals. The target audiences are public sector employees, private organisations and many ordinary citizens. The study has already demonstrated the importance of providing training for senior decision-makers at a national level in order that they support the scheme.

The programme is achieving tangible benefits in Afghanistan. For example, some 16 community savings boxes (CSB) were set up as a focal point for learning. The saving boxes are based on a participatory process and help trainees to strengthen the concepts they have learned.

In addition, RGI partners also believe that the way they are implemented and monitored can potentially assist future initiatives on governance at community level. The CSBs serve as community banks and play a critical role in poverty reduction by providing micro-loans to local businesses. They also fund small, sustainable enterprises - such as public baths and power stations - which benefit the whole community. It is noteworthy that on average 10% of funding in the CSB is provided by communities themselves, even in areas of extreme poverty.

In spite of huge amounts of external funding, many rural communities in Afghanistan remain poverty-stricken. The importance of accessing the local community to reduce poverty and increase self-reliance is demonstrated by the story of a tinsmith called Noorullah. He was disabled by a landmine incident and was unable to support his family. Thanks to a CSB loan, he has been able to buy equipment, set up a new workshop and recruit an apprentice. Within a short period, he was able to start supporting his family again and to repay the loan to the CSB. In the year 2011-12, almost 200 families with over 1700 members benefited from self-help projects funded by CSBs.

Developing resilience in Afghanistan



32 33 For further information visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds www.da.mod.uk/sites/da/colleges/cmtJeremy Smith CDS Centre for Simulation Systems Engineering

In recent years, there have been significant advances in war games supporting military training and operations. Cranfield University is currently researching both manual and computer-based games and incorporating them into its post-graduate training courses and consultancy projects. Jeremy Smith is Head of the Simulation and Analytics Centre and leads a team of mathematicians, statisticians, and modelling and simulation specialists developing these games specifically for the defence industry. Jeremy believes that there is a place for both manual and computer-based games in defence.

One of Jeremy’s team’s most recent projects is a manual game that was developed for a DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) competition, calling for innovative ideas in defence. The game is intended as a rapid operational analysis tool to support military campaigns. The development team made a deliberate decision to opt for a flexible, map-based system that is easy to produce, relatively inexpensive, and quick to configure and play through different options.

Although computer models are available for this purpose, they often lack flexibility and need to be recoded to accommodate changes. Additionally, the military has a long track record of using maps and intuitively turns to them in its campaigns.

The new game consists of large-scale map sheets with simple counters that represent each force. The counters are labelled with standard military symbols and numbered with a point system to indicate each unit’s combat effectiveness. The game allows users to look at historical events and to play out alternative options. Jeremy explains the game further, ‘The tool is indicative rather than rigorous. It allows you to play through a battle with caveats about accuracy and fidelity of the data - you have to make sure that there is consistency in the quality of information. You can play through a menu of operations with associated costs - move, fight, supply, terrorist operations and so on.’ Following early trials, the game is under review for further development.

Complementing its work on manual games, Cranfield University has an impressive computer-based combat simulation suite on site at Shrivenham. The facility can accommodate over 60 users and provides access to defence industry-standard computer simulations including games. The laboratory is used for a number of purposes including specialist training in the fundamentals of programming and graphics. It is also available for operational analysis or for studying a new concept or vehicle without the need to build it. Combat modelling, to study force effectiveness and how often a unit wins a battle, also takes place in the computer suite. This involves quantifying forces, representing them by symbols on a computer screen and comparing them using an aerial view of a battlefield. The models allow users to give orders to units under timed conditions. These techniques are used by the MOD and industry when replacing equipment, optimising designs and comparing options when awarding contracts.

In defence of war games



34 35 For further information visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds www.da.mod.uk/sites/da/colleges/cmtPeter Zioupos CDS Cranfield Forensics Institute

Dr Peter Zioupos is head of the Centre for Musculoskeletal and Medicolegal Research on our Shrivenham campus. Peter is highly regarded in the field of biomechanics and was elected vice-president of the European Society of Biomechanics in 2012. He has been involved in a number of diverse and ground-breaking areas of biomechanical research for a variety of prestigious clients including the Wellcome Trust, NATO, The Royal Society and EPSRC (the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

Peter elaborates on the Centre’s role, ‘Our research is focused on benefiting real people. Our current research goal is to apply our knowledge of the ultrasonic analysis of bone to the defence forces.’ Recently, Peter has teamed up with Dr Enda Minnock – a specialist in biomedical engineering – to study stress fractures in new recruits to the defence forces. These trainees undergo demanding regimes to prepare them for action and sometimes experience musculoskeletal injuries in the early stages of training as a result of the increased levels of exercise and its repetitive nature.

The Cranfield team has been developing a model to screen new recruits and to assess their susceptibility to injury during training. The study has collected information on a number of relevant factors in the recruits notably aerobic fitness, diet, medical history, muscular strength and bone quality. These factors were then used to develop a predictive mathematical model that can be used by fitness trainers to provide strengthening sessions for candidates most at risk. The work ultimately aims to reduce the number of stress fractures in military personnel as this can have a significant socio-economic cost for the defence forces. Enda explains that a robust screening tool would benefit everyone, ‘Recruits would have a more tailored training regime while defence forces would avoid costly medical treatment, ineffective training and disruption to employment.’

Our innovative biomechanics research extends beyond military applications too. Peter and Enda have also been conducting investigations into the effect of taking the oral contraceptive pill on a woman’s risk of fracture in later life.

Based on bone scans of pre- and post-menopausal women, demographic data and medical records, the group has identified increased bone density among women who had taken oral contraceptives in earlier life. This research, conducted in association with Manchester Metropolitan University, indicated that the pill had no significant impact on bone mineral density before the age of skeletal maturity (under 30) but had a significant, positive effect in post-menopausal women. It appears, therefore, that the pill may have had a secondary and unintended benefit in helping to reduce the risk of fractures, as well as its original purpose as a contraceptive.

Peter is also applying his specialist knowledge of biomechanics to the area of forensics and he recently presented a session on this subject to the European Society of Biomechanics. His aim was to raise awareness of the subject and to illustrate how it can be used to shed light on complex legal and technical cases such as in-car accident trauma, child abuse, grievous bodily harm, knife attacks and shaken baby syndrome.

Breakthroughs in biomechanics



36 37 For further information visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds www.da.mod.uk/sites/da/colleges/cmtKevin Burgess CDS Centre for Defence Acquisition

The way forward for defence acquisition In recent years, defence acquisition has gained great strategic importance and is now benefiting from the increasing use of sound commercial practices. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) reflects the changing role of acquisition today. In response to shrinking defence budgets, the UK government has made it clear that it will not continue to protect indigenous defence suppliers but instead will make better use of competition and innovation from a wider supply market. Such changes are generating a raft of emerging and challenging strategic issues.

For the past decade, Cranfield University’s Centre for Defence Acquisition (CfDA) has been addressing these emerging strategic issues in its education, training and research. The department’s flagship course is its MSc in Defence Acquisition Management which attracts about 50 students per year from the MOD, industry and overseas. In addition to its teaching, the Centre is keen to maintain a body of knowledge on defence acquisition through its research. Stuart Young, CfDA Deputy Director explains ‘Our main focus is on large assets such as major platforms and weapon systems. Military equipment is very expensive, complex and costs a lot to sustain through its life.

Our research is aimed at managing those systems effectively to maximise their operational capability while minimising costs. We are also interested in the learning process. When things go wrong, we need to learn from mistakes and apply those lessons in the future. It’s not just learning from written evidence but also from tacit knowledge gained through our close relationship with the defence sector and its input to our research and education activities. We disseminate information about our research through a series of symposia and workshops. A lot of universities and organisations are involved in commercial procurement and supply chain management but our position in the defence sector is unique. There has been a significant increase in interest in our work from overseas as developing countries increase their defence budgets and look to establish how they can spend them more effectively.’

Specific research projects that have been carried out include work with:

• UnitedStates(US)NavalPostgraduate School into issues associated with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) provisions in projects such as the Joint Strike Fighter.

• France in respect to Anglo-French co-operation in respect to military sourcing and what this may mean for the US.

• United Kingdom on two fronts: (i) directed research from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on a raft of topics such as how to get suppliers to deliver leading edge technology faster and cheaper through the use of Open Innovation; development of performance metrics which can better demonstrate the contribution of acquisition with the development and delivery of capability management and emerging international legal issues which may impact on acquisition. (ii) Defence Acquisition Masters (DAM) Programme in which up to fifty students per annum submit a thesis on current topical issues associated with defence acquisition.

• Other countries and again on two fronts: (i) A minority of students on the DAM course are from countries outside of the UK (e.g. Australia, Brazil, Chile, Ethiopia, Sweden) and therefore carry out research within their own countries. (ii) The CfDA is actively engaged in supporting and working with a range of international bodies associated with defence acquisition including research. Examples include the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), International Defence and Education and Acquisition Arrangement (IDEAA) and the European Defence Acquisition Manager Intercultural Course.

• PhD Students – international and UK based.



masters courses

40 41For further information visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/postgraduatestudy www.da.mod.uk/sites/da/colleges/cmt

Communications Electronic Warfare

PgCertThe Communications Electronic Warfare PgCert has been designed for officers of the Armed Forces and for scientists and technical officers in government defence establishments and the defence industry.

The programme covers a selection of electronic warfare (EW) topics relevant to military communications systems, covering the specification, analysis, development, procurement, and technical management of military information systems.

The main focus of the programme, being EW in relation to communications systems, assumes a good understanding of these systems before considering how to defend them from electronic attack or intercept.

On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to critically analyse the threat from Electronic Surveillance (ES) and Electronic Attack (EA) to typically military information systems.

They will be able to propose strategies involving Electronic Device (ED) mechanisms to these threats and be able to investigate and evaluate current and proposed ED methods and techniques to them.

Note that this programme takes modules from the Military Electronic Systems Engineering course, and transfers to a PgDip/MSc are possible.

Programme modules include:

Electromagnetic Propagation and Devices

Signal Processing, Statistics and Analysis

Communications Principles

Communications Systems

Information Networks

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally electronics, electrical engineering or physics). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.

Duration

PgCert: Two years part-time

Start date

September

You may be interested in the following short courses:

Radar Electronic Warfare

Or the MSc in: Military Electronic Systems Engineering Or the PgCert in: Sensors Electronic Warfare

Join us at these Symposia Events

24-26 June Electro-Optics and infrared Conference


Course code: CEW

PGC

Com

munications Electronic W

arfare PgCert

www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/postgraduatestudy

www.da.mod.uk/sites/da/colleges/cmt








Cyber Defence and Information Assurance

PgCertThis new Postgraduate Certificate programme is suitable for government, corporate and critical information infrastructure staff who are one or more of the following:

• Managers who need to understand information risk and respond to cyber threats

• Technicians who wish to understand the operational and business context

• Procurement staff commissioning critical or sensitive projects

• Policy and planning staff interested in computer network and security operations

• Personnel interested in social media and associated concepts such as cyber mobilisation

• Those charged with accreditation and assessment of security measures

The programme is designed to develop professionals who can effectively manage and exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. It will specifically focus on responses to serious present and emerging threats in the information domain.

The following programme modules will be offered:

Understanding Risk and Information Assurance (entry point and pre-requisite for other modules)

Cyber Defence in Depth – Strategy and Accountability

Cyber Defence in Depth – Management and Implementation

Cyber Attack – Threats and Opportunities

The Human Dimension

The Social Dimension – the Impact of Social Media

You will be taught by academic staff from Cranfield Defence and Security and external lecturers, many of whom are leaders in their field. Lecturing staff bring a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors and understand the issues of translating the theory of information assurance into practice across a broad spectrum of organisational contexts.

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline or relevant professional equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

PgCert: 18 months flexible learning

Start date

September


Cyber Security Information Assurance


06-07 March Information Operations and Influence Activity


Course code: CYBD

EFCyb

er Defence and Inform

ation Assurance PgCert







Defence Acquisition Management (DAM)

MSc I PgDip I PgCertThis MSc programme is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors involved in, and with, the acquisition community in need of a Masters level understanding of acquisition processes and practices. The course covers management literature that is essential for those mid-career to make complex decisions and the management of processes to successfully deliver military capability. The course offers three themed pathways that focus on:

• General acquisition

• Commercial aspects

• Through life support

If you are involved in any aspect of defence acquisition then this programme is for you. Whether you are involved in establishing or managing capability requirements, engaged in procurement, commercial or contracting activities, or developing and implementing support solutions, this programme will provide the underpinning information to develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills required for effective management of defence acquisition.

Taught by highly respected and widely published academics and supported by visiting lecturers, senior ex-military personnel and industry leaders, the programme not only develops personal and professional knowledge and skills but also provides access, through an extensive alumni network, to innovative thought leadership in the field of defence acquisition.

Links with professional bodies

The MSc programme provides pathways to recognition by a number of professional bodies. The MSc is a CIPS accredited course and therefore provides a pathway for eligibility for exemption from the Professional Stage of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). The MSc is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), provided

you have a minimum of four years’ experience in a management role, including at least two years at the level required by the international criteria.

It also provides the opportunity to complete the Association of Project Management Professionals (APMP) examination although the cost of this is not included within the degree.

The Centre for Defence Acquisition is a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Approved Centre (10205903) for the delivery of CMI accredited programmes. Students who successfully complete the Managing Acquisition Change module will be eligible to receive the CMI ‘Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials’ at their own cost. Students who successfully complete Managing Acquisition Change, Leading Acquisition Change and Personal and Organisational Development modules will be eligible for the CMI Diploma.

This MSc programme is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at the point of delivery. Course fees will apply in all other instances.

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification such as an HNC/HND with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: Two and a half years part-time (12 modules plus a research thesis)

PgDip: Two years part-time (6 modules)

PgCert: One year part-time (6 modules)

Start date

January


Efficient and Effective Through Life Support

Financing Acquisition

Humanitarian Logistics

International Dimensions of Defence Acquisition

Management of Battlespace Science, Innovation and Technology

Strategic Management and Introduction to Acquisition

Supply Network Management in Defence and Commercial Environments

Supply Network Analysis and Modelling

System Effectiveness


24-25 July Delivering Availability and Capability

20 February Vehicle Health and Prognostic Management

Course code: D

AM

MSC

Defence A

cquisition Managem

ent (DA

M) M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert







Defence Leadership

MSc I PgDip I PgCertThis MSc programme is designed to appeal to all those who are interested in, or involved with, leadership. The primary audience will be those who already have some personal experience of leadership practice and are keen to expand their knowledge and understanding of leadership theory, and to improve their leadership practice. The scope of the MSc covers the defence and wider security sector and public services more generally.

Leadership has always been a critical element of organisational success, but only recently has its value been adequately recognised in an educational context.

By the end of the MSc students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the variety of approaches to leadership

• Be aware of, and develop a critical understanding of, the nature of their own leadership

• Describe the causes of leadership success and failure

• Design and lead successful organisational change

• Have the practical knowledge and skills to be able to analyse widely different contexts and situations

• Develop leadership in others

• Develop a critical analysis of contemporary leadership theory and practice

• Have the knowledge and skills to design and shape the development of leadership in war, conflict and crisis situations

• Design and conduct a research project to address pertinent organisational issues in leadership studies

• Develop an area of specialisation through the conduct of an in-depth investigation

• Critically appraise and apply leadership studies ideas, theories and concepts to a specific organisational context

• Develop a critical analysis of the research methods and philosophies that underpin leadership studies


Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent. Students with 3rd class honours or an ordinary degree with three or five years respectively of suitable postgraduate experience may also qualify for enrolment. Non graduates will be assessed on the basis of scholastic attainment and experience. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: Three years part-time

PgDip: Two years part-time

PgCert: One year part-time

Start date

January


Defence Sector and Organisational Behaviour

Global Security: Emerging Challenges

Leadership Studies – Classical and Modern

Programme and Project Management (DL)

Psychology of Leadership

Strategic Management in Defence

Course code: D

LMSC

Defence Leadership

MSc I PgD

ip I PgCert




Defence Simulation and Modelling

MSc I PgDip I PgCert The Defence Simulation and Modelling postgraduate programme provides comprehensive defence specific coverage of the technology and applications used in defence training, acquisition, analysis and experimentation.

Using a blended mix of e-Learning, classroom, seminar and hands-on practical sessions, the programme is modular in nature, comprising a compulsory core and a number of elective modules. This enables students to select the course of study most appropriate to their particular requirements and interests. Two core modules (Foundations of Modelling and Simulation and Networked and Distributed Simulation) plus ten others are required for the MSc and PgDip programmes, whereas only a single core module (Foundations of Modelling and Simulation) plus five others are required for the PgCert programme. The MSc programme also requires an individual project dissertation in a relevant topic.

The programme is suitable for those involved in training, acquisition, analysis and experimentation in MOD and defence industry who seek an understanding of the main principles of the hardware and software, including the underlying models used in creating a synthetic battlespace.


Foundations of Modelling and Simulation (core)

Networked and Distributed Simulations (core)

Discrete and Continuous Simulation

Computer Graphics

War Gaming and Combat Modelling

Programme and Software Development in C

Statistical Analysis and Trials

Logistics Modelling

Intelligent Systems

Weapon System Performance Assessment

High Performance and Parallel Computing

Neural Networks

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in science, engineering or maths. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5.

Duration

MSc: One year full-time Up to five years part-time

PgDip: Nine months full-time Up to four years part-time

PgCert: Four months full-time Up to three years part-time

Start date

September (full-time) Part-time by arrangement


Computer Graphics

Defence Simulation – Introduction



Intelligent Systems

Logistics Modelling

Modelling Simulation and Control

Modelling and Simulation – Foundations

Networked and Distributed Simulation

Neural Networks

Programming and Software Development in C


Wargaming and Combat Modelling

Weapon Systems Performance Assessment

Join us at this Symposium Event


Course code: D

SMM

SCD

efence Simulation and M

odelling MSc I PgD

ip I PgCert




Explosives Ordnance Engineering

MSc I PgDip The Explosives Ordnance Engineering MSc is designed for professionals from the UK or overseas from the following sectors: civil servants, serving officers in the Armed Forces, and civilians employed in the explosives and defence industries. It aims to provide the advanced academic background necessary to contribute effectively to technically demanding projects in the field of explosives and explosives ordnance engineering.

Part One of the MSc programme contains an introductory period followed by academic instruction, which is in modular form. Students take nine core modules covering the main disciplines and choose three elective modules based upon their particular background, future requirements or interests.

Part Two enables students to undertake a research project; a list of prospective projects is provided each year by the teaching staff. Alternatively, with agreement of the teaching staff/supervisor, students may undertake appropriate research of their own choosing.

The award of the Explosives Ordnance Engineering MSc meets the educational requirements for the Engineering Council UK’s register of Chartered Engineers (CEng); the programme is accredited with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).



Ammunition Systems 1 (Warheads)

Ammunition Systems 2 (Delivery Systems)

Ammunition Systems 3 (Target Effects)

Future Developments: Scanning the Horizon in EOE

Gun Propellants

Insensitive Munitions (½ module)

Introduction to Explosives

Manufacture and Materials Properties of Explosives

Research Methodology (½ module)

Testing and Evaluation of Explosives (½ module)

Transitions to Detonation (½ module)

Computer Modelling Tools in EOE (½ module)

Environmental Management (½ module)

Explosives for Nuclear Weapons (off site)

Forensic ID of Explosives and Explosive Devices

Pyrotechnics

Risk, Hazard and Safety of Explosives Rocket Motors and Propellants

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally electronics, electrical engineering or physics). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English

must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: One year full-time Up to three years part-time

PgDip: 28 weeks full-time Up to two years part-time

Start date

September


Ammunition Systems I (Warheads)

Ammunition Systems II (Delivery)

Ammunition Systems III (Target Effects)

Armour System Design

Computer Modelling Tools in EOE

Explosives – Introduction

Explosives and the Environment

Forensic Investigations of Explosives and Explosive Devices

Gun Propellants, Internal Ballistics and Weapon Thermodynamics

Insensitive Munitions

Manufacture and Material Properties of Explosives

Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives – Awareness

Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives – Intermediate

Pyrotechnics

Risk Assessment for Explosives

Rocket Motors and Propellants


01-02 October UK Explosives Symposium


Course code: EO

EMSC

Explosives O

rdnance Engineering MSc I PgD

ip









Forensic Computing

MSc I PgDip I PgCert*Forensic computing is a dynamic area of criminal investigation, with new tools, techniques and methods constantly available to both the investigator and the investigated.

The Forensic Computing MSc programme offers a carefully blended mix of fundamental principles and advanced techniques, taught by experienced forensic computing experts.

This programme is available both as full-time and part-time variants.

The part-time course is designed for those already in employment, mainly law enforcement, government staff, security consultants, accountancy and banking organisations, corporate security personnel and other associated agencies. The majority of part-time students are sponsored by their employers and continue to work for them on completion of the MSc, perhaps at a more senior level.

The full-time course is suitable for those who have recently completed a degree in a related subject e.g. Computer Science, who now wish to specialise in Forensic Computing. It is also suitable for those who have completed a BSc in Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics or Cybercrime Forensics, and who now wish to deepen their knowledge, enhance their skills and increase their employability.

Guidance may be sought as to the best route to take, by those who do not have the formal qualifications necessary to enrol immediately onto the programme.


Forensic Computing Foundations - Part 1 and 2

Corporate Security

Systems Programming for Forensic Computing

Legal Issues and Courtroom Skills

Forensic Internet

Advanced Forensic Computing

Forensic Computing Using Linux

Mac OS X Forensics

The Forensic Process

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree (technical subject) or professional equivalent in an appropriate area. A lesser qualification together with appropriate work experience may be accepted. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Owing to the nature of this course, all candidates will be required to submit a completed Subject Access Form, and self-sponsored candidates will also need to supply an additional character reference (three in total).

Duration

MSc: One year full-time Up to three years part-time

PgDip: Up to two years part-time

PgCert: Up to one year part-time

Start date

September (full-time) February (part-time)

*The PgCert is available for part-time study only


Forensic Computing – Advanced Forensics

Forensic Computing – Mac OS X Forensics

Forensic Computing – Corporate Security

Forensic Computing – Forensic Internet

Forensic Computing – Forensic Network

Forensic Computing – Foundation

Forensic Computing – Legal Issues and Courtroom Skills

Forensic Computing – Systems Programming

Forensic Computing – Using Linux

Course code: FCM

SCForensic C

omp

uting MSc I PgD

ip I PgCert*




Forensic MSc Programme MSc I PgDip |

PgCert (Forensic Investigation only)

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology Forensic Ballistics Forensic Engineering and Science Forensic Investigation

The Forensic MSc Programme is run by the Cranfield Forensic Institute (CFI).

The Institute is renowned worldwide for high standards of postgraduate education, specialising in applied science, technology, defence and management.

In its specialist fields, it is a world leader with many departments ranking highly in Research Assessment Exercises.

The Forensic MSc Programme offers students a wide range of modules allowing them to graduate with one of five tailored MSc courses that will closely match their desired area of professional expertise.

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology Course code: FAAMSC

The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of how the physical sciences and other disciplines including location and excavation of buried remains, skeletal anatomy and trauma identification can be used to help resolve issues in relation to civil, criminal and international law. It will help equip students with the necessary understanding of science, courtroom skills, other specific disciplines and research methods, in order to prepare them to practise as professional forensic archaeologists and anthropologists. It is a practical course, with weeks spent in the field excavating and much “hands on” time identifying skeletal material, trauma and pathology. A wide range of options is available by taking other modules from the courses in the Forensic Programme.

Forensic Ballistics Course code: FBMSC

This course provides students with an understanding of ballistics, weapon function and weapon failure in both civil and criminal cases. It equips students, most of whom have a science background, with the necessary understanding of physical science, firearms classification, firearms law and courtroom skills. The course has a unique access to multiple on site ranges, a full range of modern firearms and one of the largest and most interesting collections of usable historical firearms available to any university. It is taught in close co-operation with experts from the MOD and military and aims to give the student the background to be a professional expert witness in forensic ballistics. Once again a wide range of options in other subjects is available.

Forensic Engineering and Science Course code: FESMSC

The main focus on this course is the use of material science and trace evidence in the investigation of failures, accidents and other engineering aspects of civil and criminal cases. It includes the behaviour of materials under stress, fire and accident investigation and courtroom skills, with options in ballistics and explosives amongst many others. The course has access to materials laboratories and workshops, which the students will be expected to make full use of in their theses. Students have an opportunity to experience the hands-on investigation of engineering aspects of forensic work. It prepares them either to pursue careers as professional forensic scientists or forensic engineers.


Computer Modelling Tools in EOE

DNA and Toxicology

Environmental Forensic Science

Failure of Materials and Components

Fakes and Forgeries

Firearms Investigations

Fires, Explosions and their Investigation

Further Forensic Anthropology: Identification

Forensic Ballistic Investigations

Forensic Craniofacial Identification

Forensic Investigation of Explosives and Explosive Devices

Forensic Science: Trace Evidence

Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology: Osteology

Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics – Introduction

Mass Fatality Incidents

Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science


Forensic MSc Program

me M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert




Forensic Investigation Course code: FIMSC

This course encompasses the full range of activities of the Forensic Programme, providing the greatest degree of choice and options from the courses described above. It allows students who have very specific requirements to tailor-make their degree to cover archaeology, anthropology, engineering, explosive science, fire and explosion investigation, ballistics and many others.

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally engineering, mathematics or science). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration


PgDip: 28 weeks full-time Up to four years part-time

Start date

September

All four themes of the MSc Forensic Programme have been formally accredited by the internationally renowned Forensic Science Society.

They have been accredited under the Component Standards:

• Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence

• Laboratory Analysis

• Crime Scene Investigations

Join us at this Symposia Event

10 June Military Anthropology Workshop

Forensic MSc Program

me M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert






Guided Weapon Systems

MSc The main object of the Guided Weapon (GW) Systems MSc programme is to bring together the wide variety of disciplines constituting guided weapon systems technology and to present them in an integrated manner. The programme is intended to meet the requirements of all three armed services. It is also open to students from NATO countries and Commonwealth forces, selected non-NATO countries, the scientific civil service and industry.

The programme structure is modular in nature and is split into four distinct phases – theory (disciplines), applications, integrated systems and an individual project. Each module is conducted at a postgraduate level. Interactions between one field and another are emphasised throughout. A comprehensive suite of visits to industrial and services establishments consolidates the learning process and helps to keep the subject matter taught as current and as relevant as possible.

Assessment is based upon a variety of oral exams, written exams, assignments, presentations and an individual project dissertation.

You will be taught by academic staff from Cranfield Defence and Security, many of them world leaders in their field, who understand the problems of translating the theory into practice. Visiting lecturers include experts from industry, research establishments and government departments, particularly MOD.

This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at the point of delivery. Course fees apply in all other instances.


Part 1: Theory

Foundation and Introductory Studies


EO/IR Systems, Part 1

Radar Principles

GW Propulsion and Aerodynamics Theory

GW Control Theory

Part 2: Applications

GW Applications - Radar

EO/IR Systems, Part 2

GW Applications - Control and Guidance

GW Applications – Propulsion and Aerodynamics

GW Applications 1

GW Applications 2

Part 3: Systems

Parametric Study

GW Systems

Part 4: Individual Project

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline (typically engineering, science or mathematics). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: One year full-time

Start date:

September


Defence Electro-Optics and Imaging Systems

Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors I

Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors II

Guided Weapons

Guided Weapon Seekers



24-26 June Electro-Optics and Infrared Conference


Course code: G

WSM

SCG

uided Weap

on Systems M

Sc









Gun Systems Design

MSc I PgDip The activity of design is central to the Gun Systems Design MSc programme and all students are required to demonstrate their understanding of design. The programme gives special attention to the study of recent advances in defence / weapon technology, and to educating the student in the analysis and evaluation of new concepts in this area of engineering.

Suitable for those seeking a programme allowing for specialisation while learning the principles of gun technology, it can take you on to technically demanding appointments within the defence industry and government, concerned with the design, development, procurement and operation of gun systems.

You will be taught by academic staff from Cranfield Defence and Security, many of them world leaders in their field, who understand the problems 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, particularly MOD.


Finite Element Methods in Engineering


Fundamentals of Ballistics

Weapon Systems Technology

Light Weapon Design

Military Vehicle Propulsion and Dynamics

Survivability

Computer Aided Design

Element Design

Guided Weapons

Reliability and System Effectiveness

Rocket Materials and Propellants

Vehicle System Integration

Military Vehicle Dynamics

Military Vehicle Propulsion

Gun System Design

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline such as engineering, physical sciences or mathematics. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: One year full-time Three years part-time

PgDip: 28 weeks full-time Two years part-time

Start date

September


Fighting Vehicles Design

Gun Systems Technology


Rockets, Motors and Propellants


15-16 May European Armoured Fighting Vehicles

01-02 October UK Explosives Symposium


Course code: G

SDM

SCG

un Systems D

esign MSc I PgD

ip












Information Capability Management

MSc I PgDip I PgCertInformation is crucial to the success of all organisations as it is required for decision making at all levels. Organisations operating within increasingly unpredictable, constrained and demanding environments need to understand the strategic importance of information and develop agile and effective ways to exploit it to its full potential.

To achieve this potential, effective information capability management must be developed throughout the organisation to ensure the right information is available to the right people at the right time in an effective, efficient and secure manner. This is dependent on joined up systems of processes, technology and appropriately skilled and motivated people, focused on delivering clearly understood business benefit.

The Information Capability Management (ICM) MSc addresses these important issues.

Key goals of the course are to provide students with postgraduate level education in order to:

• Develop in individuals an awareness of the management, user and supplier communities

• Recognise the stakeholder roles, needs and expectations within these communities

• Enable effective communication and a shared understanding between these stakeholders in order to meet capability objectives

• Master the principles and practice that underlie the delivery of effective systems that exploit information in order to provide strategic benefit



Foundations of Information Systems

Strategic Application of Information Systems

Systems Architecture

Organisation Development

Project Management

Cyber Security and Information Assurance

Software Engineering

Methods and Tools

Information and Knowledge Management

Professional Issues

Databases

Emerging Technology Monitoring

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline or relevant professional equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: Full-time – minimum 45 weeks maximum 48 weeks Part-time – minimum 1 year maximum 5 years

PgDip: Full-time – minimum 24 weeks maximum 40 weeks Part-time – minimum 24 weeks maximum 4 years

PgCert: Full-time – minimum 12 weeks maximum 20 weeks Part-time – minimum 12 weeks maximum 3 years

Start date

Full-time September Part-time September, January



Databases

Foundations in Information Systems



Methods and Tools for Information Systems Development

Project Management in Information Systems



Systems Architecture in Information Systems

Course code: ICM

MSC

Information C

apab

ility Managem

ent MSc I PgD

ip I PgCert




Information Operations

PgCertSuitable for those seeking a comprehensive introduction to Information Operations or to consolidate their existing experience in this area with a formal qualification, this postgraduate programme will benefit those from the full-time and reserve military and other members of international organisations, including police, intelligence services, civil servants, contractor organisations and NGOs.

It will take you on to become a professional evidence based practitioner in the Information Operations domain. Graduates will have the competencies and abilities to advocate the use of an Information Operations approach amongst decision makers at a senior and national level in military and other national security contexts.

The programme will provide a practical slant on the broad base of professional academic issues related to Information Operations and Influence Activity more generally.

It is organised into three six-month sections. In each section students attend a five day residential workshop at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. These workshops are intermixed with online syndicate work and private study.


Information Operations Planning

Target Audience Dynamics

Measurement, Targeting and Monitoring

Defence Information Management

Operations in Cyberspace

Prerequisites

A 1st or 2nd class honours degree or 3rd class degree with three years relevant experience; pass degree with five years relevant experience*; HND/C with seven years relevant experience*. Exceptional candidates may be accepted with 10 years relevant experience*. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

Executive/Flexible

Prescribed minimum period of registration one year. Prescribed maximum period of registration three years.

Start date

January

* Where relevant experience is gained in an Information Operations role or sub disciplines, for example: Military Operations Planning; PSYOPS; Computer Network Operations; and Information Warfare.


Contemporary Information Warfare

Influence Planning




10-11 June Socio-cultural Knowledge

12-14 June Culture in Conflict

10 June Military Anthropology Workshop


Course code: IO

PMSC

Information O

perations PgCert













International Defence and Security

MSc I PgDip I PgCert The MSc in International Defence and Security deals with some of the most pressing issues of world politics such as the causes of war and peace, the pressures and opportunities of globalisation, the threats posed by terrorism, and the problems of global poverty and injustice. Crossing traditional disciplinary lines and embracing broad thinking, our goal is to help governments, businesses, and a new generation of graduates to learn key lessons from the world of today and apply them to the world of tomorrow.

The MSc programme draws upon our established expertise in international security, foreign and defence policy analysis, security studies, international law, conflict resolution and environmental issues. The course content is challenging and forward looking and is designed to enhance students’ knowledge, professional understanding and analytical skills enabling them to improve and/or transform the governance and management of defence and security systems.

The MSc in International Defence and Security is suitable for members of the MOD and Civil Service, foreign civil servants and members of the Armed Forces, staff from other government departments engaged in the provision of security, and civilians with an interest in defence and security.


Study Skills and Research Methodology

International Security, Conflict and Development

Defence in the 21st Century

Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution

Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context

International Law and Armed Conflicts

International Criminal Law and Human Rights

Analysing Military Forces and the Capacity to Make War

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

Regional Security

Weapons of Mass Destruction, Control and Verification

Managing Natural Disasters

Military Support to Disasters

Inside Rebellion: Armed Group Organisation, Recruitment and Post Conflict Transition

Crisis Management

The programme is offered as a full-time residential course with exit points at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or professional equivalent. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5.

Duration

MSc: One year full-time

PgDip: Nine months full-time

PgCert: Four months full-time

Start date

September


Counter Terrorism


Course code: ID

SMSC

International Defence and Security M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert




International Defence and Security Marketing

MSc I PgDip I PgCert Increased globalisation demands tough business decisions about how to develop markets, retain customers and manage stakeholder groups and product portfolios.

This has led to the need for new knowledge and skills in understanding the environment and the ability to develop strategies that create a competitive advantage. This expertise is critical to maintain a strong national defence industry, particularly in the face of a highly competitive global defence market. Cranfield University offers a unique and innovative programme in International Defence and Security Marketing, ranging from a series of professional short courses to a highly acclaimed Cranfield University Masters degree.

The benefits of this programme are that you will learn how to fully exploit sales and marketing opportunities, access and benefit from academic, industry and military experts’ knowledge, network with like-minded people and have the option of achieving professional sales and marketing qualifications and ultimately to become a Chartered Marketer.

The programme has the flexibility to be studied as a suite of short courses or, by successfully completing the assessments, you can obtain a number of academic qualifications up to Masters level. On successful completion of specific modules, you may also be awarded an Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM) qualification.


Defence and Security Marketing

Legal Political and Ethical Frameworks of Defence and Security

The Organisation of Defence Acquisition

Cultural Aspects of International Business

Managing Key Accounts and Negotiations

Defence Economics

Strategic and Change Management

Analysis and Evaluation through Research

Customer Needs and Capability Requirements

International Marketing Strategy in a Defence and Security Context

Theory and Practice of Offsets

Managing Marketing Performance

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant professional experience. Students whose native language is not English must attain a IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: Three to five years part-time (normally requiring six weeks attendance per year over two years) followed by meetings with dissertation supervisor.

PgDip: Two years part-time (normally requiring six weeks attendance per year over two years).

PgCert: One year part-time (normally requiring six weeks attendance).










Organisation of Defence Acquisition


Course code: ID

MM

SCInternational D

efence and Security Marketing M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert




Military Aerospace and Airworthiness

MSc I PgDip I PgCertThe aim of this MSc programme is to provide education and training, on a part-time basis, for employees within the MOD’s Defence Equipment and Support Agency, the wider MOD, the Armed Forces, and the UK and European defence industry to enable them to work more effectively in the fields of military aerospace technology, airworthiness and safety.

The programme is delivered on a part-time modular basis. It contains four compulsory modules which together provide an overarching introduction to the subject of military aerospace and airworthiness and impart the essential knowledge required by all students on the course.

Students choose two further modules to complete the PgCert or a further eight modules to complete the PgDip (MSc taught phase). This provides students with the flexibility to tailor their studies to account for prior educational and work experience and the current and future needs of their employment role.

The modules taken in the taught phase of the MSc (the PgDip) provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete a research based project, which forms the final part of the Masters award.


Aeronautical Engineering 1 (core)

Aeronautical Engineering 2 (core)

Airworthiness of Military Aircraft (core)

Safety Management Systems in Aviation (core)

Air Transport Engineering – Maintenance Operations

Aircraft Accident Investigation and Response

Aircraft Survivability

Design, Durability and Integrity of Composite Aircraft Structures

Fundamentals of Aircraft Engine Control

Gas Turbine Fundamentals

Guided Weapons

Introduction to Aircraft Structural Crashworthiness

Introduction to Human Factors (A/W)

Mechanical Integrity of Gas Turbines

Military Aircraft Systems

Military Avionics

Practical Reliability

Safety Assessment of Aircraft Systems

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

MSc: Up to five years part-time

PgDip: Up to four years part-time

PgCert: Up to three years part-time

Start date

September or January

This MSc is taught at both our Shrivenham and Cranfield campuses.


Aeronautical Engineering 1


Airworthiness of Military Aircraft


Guided Weapons


Military Avionics

Course code: M

AA

MSC

Military A

erospace and A

irworthiness M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert




Military Electronic Systems Engineering

MSc I PgDip I PgCert This MSc programme has been designed for officers of the Armed Forces, scientists and technical officers in government defence establishments and the defence industry.

It covers a selection of Electronic Warfare (EW) topics relevant to military systems, covering the specification, analysis, development, procurement, and technical management of military radar, electro-optics, communications or information systems.

As the main focus of the programme is Electronic Warfare in relation to communications and sensor systems, a good understanding of these systems is required before considering how to defend them from electronic attack or intercept. The programme also covers the techniques of electronic attack and surveillance. There is a broad range of visits to industry and defence establishments.

For 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.

This programme is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at the point of delivery. Course fees will apply in all other instances.


Electromagnetic Propagation and Devices



Communications Systems

Radar Systems

Electro-optics and Infrared Systems


Advanced Radar

Advanced Sensor Data Processing



Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally electronics, electrical engineering or physics). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration


PgDip: Six months full-time Up to four years part-time

PgCert: Up to two years part-time

Start date

September




Electro-optics and Infrared Sensors I

Electro-optics and Infrared Sensors II


or the PgCert in: Communications Electronic Warfare

Sensors Electronic Warfare




Course code: M

ESMSC

Military Electronic System

s Engineering M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert










Military Operational Research

MSc I PgDip I PgCertOperational Research (OR) is used extensively in industry, commerce and the public sector. As a discipline, it first came to the fore in the military environment, where it is still widely used and generally known as Operational Analysis. OR employs a range of quantitative approaches to model a problem situation with the aim of generating useful insights and providing support to decision makers. Typical problems might relate to procurement decisions, trade-offs between weapon system characteristics or force mix options, resource allocation between competing activities or predicting the likely effects of alternative actions.

The Military Operational Research postgraduate programme provides a solid grounding in the most relevant quantitative approaches and practical experience with relevant computer software.

The programme is modular in nature, comprising a compulsory core and a number of elective modules. This enables students to select the course of study most appropriate to their particular requirements and interests. Two core modules (Operational Research Techniques and Decision Analysis) plus ten others are required for the MSc and PgDip programmes, whereas only a single core module (Operational Research Techniques) plus five others are required for the PgCert programme. The MSc programme also requires an individual project dissertation in a relevant topic.

This programme is suitable for those seeking an understanding of Operational Research/Operational Analysis (OROA) and the methods and techniques applicable to industrial and military systems which lead to better decision making.


Operational Research Techniques (core)

Decision Analysis (core)



Logistics Modelling

War Gaming and Combat Modelling

Statistical Analysis Trials

Intelligence Systems

Neural Networks

Optimisation

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in science, engineering or maths. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain IELTS of 6.5.

Duration


PgDip: Nine months full-time Up to four years part-time

PgCert: Four months full-time Up to three years part-time

Start date

Full-time September Part-time by arrangement



Intelligent Systems

Operational Research Techniques

Logistics Modelling

Neural Networks

Optimisation






Course code: M

ORM

SCM

ilitary Op

erational Research MSc I PgD

ip I PgCert




Military Vehicle Technology

MSc I PgDipThe Military Vehicle Technology MSc programme is designed to provide students with the technical principles of vehicle design within the defence industry. It pays special attention to the study of advances in vehicle technology, by development of skills in the analysis and evaluation of new concepts. These skills are vital to successful design, development, procurement and fielding of military vehicles.

The programme aims to cover all aspects of the technology of military fighting and logistic vehicles in depth, yet offers a degree of choice and specialisation to students having differing backgrounds, interests, or requirements e.g. those of individual sponsors.

The taught content is divided into subject modules, which are usually one week duration. The core modules are designed to give a balanced, broad coverage of the whole vehicle and its sub-systems.

These are supplemented by specialised or advanced modules, some of which are optional to enable individual students to expand their expertise in areas particular to their own interests and those of their sponsors.

The modular teaching programme culminates in an integrating Armoured Fighting Vehicle and Weapon Systems study. This draws together the material taught in the preceding modules and considers the design of the whole vehicle system. This includes the trade-offs and compromises necessary to achieve the optimum operational performance and reliability at a realistic cost. A visit programme to vehicle and subsystem manufacturers and military units supplements the academic instruction.





Military Vehicle Dynamics

Survivability

Military Vehicle Propulsion

Armoured Fighting Vehicle and Weapon Systems Study


Light Weapon Design

Guided Weapons

Computer Aided Design


Element Design


Vehicle System Integration

Gun Systems Design

Uninhabited Military Vehicle Systems

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics, applied science or the professional equivalent. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration


PgDip: 28 weeks full-time Up to three years part-time

Start date

September


Ballistics

Guided Weapons

Military Vehicle Propulsion 1 and 2 Military Vehicle Dynamics 1 and 2





15-16 May European Armoured Fighting Vehicles

Course code: M

VTMSC

Military Vehicle Technology M

Sc I PgDip







Programme and Project Management

MSc I PgDip I PgCert This specialist 3-year Masters programme has been developed to advance knowledge and skills – taking the students’ capabilities to a higher strategic level, and providing the confidence and enthusiasm to challenge traditional project management thinking.

The primary aim of the programme is to develop reflective professionals, who will look at PPM from a 21st century perspective. Addressing current organisational and individual issues, students will originate new solutions to previously unsolved problems. They will embrace uncertainty, and appreciate the notion that cross-functional knowledge and strategic vision are vital factors in ensuring success. Co-production of ideas and knowledge are integral parts of the programme. Students will enhance capabilities through an improved understanding and appreciation of the experiences of others. The approach is interactive, reflective, experiential and for the most part, case-study based.

This programme is suitable for senior managers and professionals in both the defence and private sectors who are developing their roles as programme and project managers. As well as practising programme or project managers, potential applicants may currently be in strategic or senior operational roles in procurement, research and development, design and manufacturing, commerce, finance or information systems.

This programme is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at the point of delivery. Course fees will apply in all other instances.


Foundations of Programme and Project Management

Business Case and Financial Management

Planning and Control

Risk and Opportunities Management

The Reflective Manager: The Craft of Managing Projects and Programmes

Strategic Management

Supply Chain Management

Leading Transformational Change

Organisational Learning

Group Action Project

Research Methods

Thesis

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline. Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5.

It is desirable that applicants will have APMP, PMP or PRINCE 2 certification.

Duration

MSc: Three years part-time

Start date

January

Course code: PPM

MSC

Programm

e and Project Managem

ent MSc I PgD

ip I PgCert




Scientific Computation

MSc I PgDip I PgCert The Scientific Computation MSc programme is targeted at scientists and engineers who require the mathematical and software development skills to solve the complex mathematical models used to simulate complex physical or data processes in modern science and engineering. Most of our students are from the defence sector and many defence related examples are used throughout the course.

Potential students should have a reasonable knowledge of mathematics and some experience of elementary computer programming.

Students who complete the programme successfully will be better equipped to: develop and maintain scientific software; critically assess, select and apply state of the art scientific software to problems in science and engineering based on their knowledge of the underlying numerical algorithms.

The modular form of the programme, consisting of a compulsory core and a selection of elective modules, enables students to select the course of study most appropriate to their particular requirements. Two core modules (one of which must be Introduction to Numerical Methods) plus ten others are required for the MSc and PgDip programmes, whereas the single core module Introduction to Numerical Methods plus five others are required for the PgCert programme. The MSc programme also requires an individual project dissertation in a relevant topic.


Introduction to Numerical Methods (core)

Programming Software Development in C (core)

Introduction to Programming in Fortran 95 (core)

Computational Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations

Computational Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Computer Graphics


Intelligent Systems

Neural Networks

Optimisation


Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in science, engineering or maths. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain IELTS of 6.5.

Duration

MSc: Up to five years part-time

PgDip: Up to four years part-time

PgCert: Up to three years part-time

Start date

Part-time by arrangement


Advanced Features of Fortran 2003



Computer Graphics


Intelligent Systems

Intermediate Programming in Fortran 2003

Introduction to Programming in Fortran 2003

Neural Networks

Numerical Methods – Introduction

Optimisation



Course code: SCM

SCScientific C

omp

utation MSc I PgD

ip I PgCert




Security Sector Management

MSc I PgDip I PgCert This executive (part-time) MSc programme gives students the skills and knowledge to be able to contribute to security sector management as a practitioner or policy maker in government or the private sector. It is set at the national and regional strategic level.

The objectives of this programme are for participants to be able to develop, implement and manage strategic security sector plans and to analyse, communicate and evaluate the broader implications for conflict, development and security within state and regional frameworks.

International development aid programmes and increased calls for capacity-building to be at the heart of the global security agenda have led to the requirement for new knowledge and skill-sets. This programme helps individuals to acquire and apply such skills and knowledge to challenges in transitional and established societies.

Programme modules are:

Issues in International Security, Development and Conflict

Building State Capacity

Governance and Oversight

Strategic Planning for Security and Development

Managing and Measuring Security Sector Resources (People and Organisations)

Economics of Security

Managing Intelligence Reform

Managing Risk

Change Management and Leadership

Managing Public Security and the Rule of Law

Managing Security Sector Projects and Programmes

Study Skills and Research Methodology

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or relevant professional equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must have attained an IELTS score of 6.5 in the last two years.

Duration

MSc: One year Executive Programme (12 modules) plus a dissertation (studied at a distance). Requires attendance at a total of eight weeks delivered in four two-week residential sessions between September and April.

MSc: Two year Executive Programme (12 modules) plus a dissertation (studied at a distance). Requires attendance at a total of eight residential weeks over a period of 18 months.

PgDip: Completion of 12 modules.

PgCert: Completion of 6 modules.

Start date

September

Supervision is also available for students interested in pursuing an MSc by Research, MPhil or PhD in this area.





Managing and Measuring Security Sector Resources (People and Organisations)


Managing Public Security and the Rule of Law






10-11 June Socio-cultural Knowledge

12-14 June Culture in Conflict 10 June Military Anthropology

19-20 November Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism

Course code: SECM

SCSecurity Sector M

anagement M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert
















Sensors Electronic Warfare

PgCert This postgraduate programme has been designed for officers of the Armed Forces and for scientists and technical officers in government defence establishments and the defence industry.

The programme covers a selection of Electronic Warfare (EW) topics relevant to military systems, covering the specification, analysis, development, procurement, and technical management of military radar, electro-optics and infrared sensor systems.

The main focus of the programme being EW in relation to sensor systems, requires a good understanding of these systems before going on to consider how to defend them from electronic attack or intercept.

On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to critically analyse the threat from Electronic Surveillance (ES) and Electronic Attack (EA) to typically military sensor systems.

They will be able to propose strategies involving Electronic Devices (ED) and be able to investigate and evaluate current and proposed ED methods and techniques.

This programme takes modules from the Military Electronic Systems Engineering MSc programme. Transfers to a PgDip/MSc are possible.

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally electronics, electrical engineering or physics). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration

PgCert: Two years part-time

Start date

September



or the MSc in: Military Electronic Systems Engineering

or the PgCert in: Communications Electronic Warfare




Course code: SEW

MSC

Sensors Electronic Warfare PgCert









Systems Engineering for Defence Capability

MSc I PgDip I PgCert This MSc programme provides a comprehensive coverage of modern Systems Engineering principles; practices, methods and tools; and places great emphasis on their practical application. In order to develop skills in understanding and tackling complex problems in the real world, we make extensive use of case studies and student investigation.

It can lead to impressive career prospects across a range of roles commensurate with your experience. This includes membership of multidisciplinary teams in acquisition, supply or research organisations. This could be in both general systems engineering roles or as a focal point for specific skills such as availability, reliability and maintenance (ARM), human factors, requirements, architecture test and evaluation, etc. It is also applicable to key roles in MOD acquisition such as PT leader, capability manager and requirements manager.

This programme is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at the point of delivery. Course fees apply in all other instances.


Systems Approach to Engineering

Lifecycle Processes Introduction

Lifecycle Processes Advanced

Capability Context

Applied Systems Thinking

Systems Engineering Workshop

Architecture Frameworks

Availability, Reliability and Maintainability

Decision Analysis, Modelling and Support

Human Factors

Introduction to Defence Capability

Lifecycle Management

Maintenance and Support Strategy

Simulation and Synthetic Environments

Software Intensive Systems

Systems Engineering for NEC

Advanced Systems Engineering Workshop

Prerequisites

Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally engineering, mathematics or science). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Duration


PgDip: 28 weeks full-time Up to four years part-time

PgCert: 20 weeks full-time Up to three years part-time

Start date

Full-time September Part-time September and January


Capability Context

Defence Capability – Introduction

Lifecycle Processes – Introduction

Lifecycle Processes – Advanced

Systems Design Techniques

Systems Engineering in Defence Acquisition

Course code: SED

CMSC

Systems Engineering for D

efence Cap

ability M

Sc I PgDip I PgCert




Advanced Negotiation


Aeronautical Engineering – Fundamentals



Agile Thinking








Armour Protection for Asymmetric Conflicts


Availability

Ballistics

British Army Culture – Introduction


CAD – 3D Solid Modelling

Capability Context

CBRN Defence Science


Change, Culture and the Workplace – an Introduction for Managers


Communications Systems 1 and 2



Computer Graphics

Computer Modelling Tools in Explosives Ordnance Engineering

Conflict Archaeology


Counter-Terrorism



short course


Data and Information Fusion

Databases



Defence Capability Management





DNA and Toxicology



Electric Drive Technologies

Electrical, Electronics and Computer Technologies for Renewable Energy Systems

Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors Part 1


Electromagnetic Propagation, Antennas and Devices

Electronic Warfare – Communications

Element Design

Engineering Geology

Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence


Environmental Management – Sustainable Development in Defence Acquisition


Explosives in the Environment


Failure of Structural Materials

Fakes and Forgeries

Fighting Vehicle Design






listing




Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology – Annual Workshop

Forensic Ballistics Investigations









Forensic Computing – The Forensic Process




Forensic Science – Analytical Techniques

Forensic Science – Trace Evidence

Fortran – Advanced Features of Fortran 2003

Fortran – Introduction to Programming in Fortran 2003

Fortran – Intermediate Programming in Fortran 2003



Fundamentals of Body Armour Technology

Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology – Osteology

Further Forensic Anthropology – Identification

Global Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management

Global Security – Emerging Challenges

Guided Weapon Applications 1 and 2

Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 1



Guided Weapons

Guided Weapons Control Theory


Gun Systems Design 1 and Gun Systems Design 2


Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), Prognostic Health Management (PHM) and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)


Human Factors Integration (HFI) – an Introduction for Project Managers

Humanitarian Logistics (DAM)

Influence Planning


Information Management and Assurance



Intelligent Systems



Introduction to Computational Blast Modelling with ProSAir

Land Systems Engineering Programme – Lethality and Survivability

Land Systems Engineering Programme – Mobility and C4ISTAR

Leadership Studies – Classical and Modern Defence Leadership

Leading Acquisition Change




Light Weapon Design

Logistics Modelling


Managing Acquisition Change

Managing and Measuring Security Sector Resources – People and Organisations




Managing Knowledge and Information in Defence Acquisition


Managing Public Sector Security and the Rule of Law




MATLAB – Advanced

MATLAB – Basic

Method and Tools for Information Systems Development


Military Avionics

Military Laser Safety

Military Operational Analysis Appreciation

Military Vehicle Dynamics 1 and 2

Military Vehicle Propulsion 1 and 2


Missile Guidance Techniques




Neural Networks

Nuclear Effects



Optimisation





Personal and Organisational Development

Petroleum Technology and Chemistry

Principles of Disaster, Risk and Security Management


Project and Programme Management

Project and Programme Management and Defence Leadership


Project Oriented Environmental Management Systems


Pyrotechnics

Radar – Advanced

Radar – Introduction


Radar Principles


Range Instrumentation (GT2011)

Reasoning for Forensic Science




Reliability and Maintainability Case




Security and Risk Management

Security Technology


Simulation Employment Training


Sourcing Strategies and the Industry Interface







Supply Network Management in the Defence and Commercial Environments

Survivability – Part 1 (Armour Technology)

Survivability – Part 2 (Integrated Survivability)

Sustainability in Defence Acquisition Management




Systems Development Essentials

Systems Effectiveness


Systems Modelling Techniques

Systems Thinking


Technology Enhanced Learning – Introduction to e-Assessment

Technology of Resilience

Testing and Evaluation of Explosions

The Effective Commercial Functions (Commercial Relationships in the Defence Environment)


Transitions to Detonation

Trials Management

Understanding British Service Cultures (Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Civil Service)

Introduction to Underwater Explosions and Design for Shock

Uninhabited Aircraft Systems Technology


Vehicle Power and Propulsion for Aerial Vehicles

Vehicle Systems Integration


Weapon Dynamics and Control


Weapon System Technology – Introduction

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Short Course Prospectus 13/14

3 DAY COURSE

Short Course Programme 13/14

Short Courses for Credit

Customised Short Courses

Acquisition

Aeronautics and Airworthiness

Ammunition, Armour and Explosives

Communications

Computing

Cyber

Engineering

Environmental

Forensic Sciences


Information Systems

Leadership and Management

Marketing

Modelling and Simulation


Radar and Sensors

Resilience

Risk Management

Science

Security

Systems Engineering

Vehicle Systems

Welcome to

Cranfield Defence and Security Short Course Programme 13/14


Cranfield Defence and Security has

developed a short course programme that

meets today’s challenges and requirements,

offering the maximum scope for personal

development and the refreshment of skills

and practices. Recognising the pressure

of time and resources our short course

programme is flexible in terms of its delivery,

enabling you to study without being absent

from work for long periods, whilst providing

the depth and breadth of knowledge that

makes for effective learning.

For further information and course dates

visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/shortcourses





Acquisition



Communications

Computing

Cyber

Engineering

Environmental

Forensic Sciences


Information Systems


Marketing



Radar and Sensors

Resilience

Risk Management

Science

Security

Systems Engineering

Vehicle Systems


Short Course Prospectus 13/14Short Course Programme 13/14



Acquisition



Communications

Computing

Cyber

Engineering

Environmental

Forensic Sciences


Information Systems


Marketing



Radar and Sensors

Resilience

Risk Management

Science

Security

Systems Engineering

Vehicle Systems

Short course students may be

registered for the accumulation of

credit, providing that they successfully

complete the associated assessment.

Registration for credit may take place

either prior to or during attendance

on the short course, but cannot be

retrospective.

Essentially this means that you could

take up to three modules of a Masters

degree for the purposes of gaining

credit towards a relevant Postgraduate

Certificate (PgCert), Postgraduate

Diploma (PgDip) or Master’s degree

(MSc) in the future.

Once you have completed the Short

Course for Credit you can apply,

within a five year period, for entry to

the related award bearing course and

count these modules towards your

award, thus reducing the overall period

of study.

In any event if you successfully gain

the credit you will be provided by

Academic Registry with an academic

transcript as confirmation of successful

completion.

The advantage of taking a module

or modules in this way is that you

would not be required to commit

to long periods of time away from

your place of work. Most Short

Courses for Credit will normally be

delivered in a maximum of five days

and will require additional private

study and subsequent assessment.

Short Course for Credit students whose

native language is not English must

attain an IELTS score of 6.5.

To apply for a Short Course for

Credit please complete and

return the Student Visitor

application form available from

www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/

shortcourses/application


http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/shortcourses/application%20forms/page58080.html

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Cranfield Defence and Security has

a long tradition of providing courses

customised for a particular client, which

can be delivered either at the Shrivenham

campus or at the customer’s location,

whether in the UK or overseas. The course

can be one chosen from the prospectus

but we are happy to modify any course

to meet a specific requirement or, indeed,

create a course not listed, in a subject area

identified from the prospectus.

In recent years we have delivered courses

at the client’s location to large defence

companies in the UK and abroad and to

government agencies throughout the

world. Courses have been delivered in 28

countries including; Australia, Argentina,

Chile, Ethiopia, India, Norway, Saudi Arabia,

UAE, and USA.

If you wish to consider using this service

please contact Short Courses on 01793

785810 or email [email protected]

and say which course closest fits your

requirement. A member of the academic

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you to discuss your needs.

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Location: Shrivenham Campus, Oxfordshire

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Short Course for Credit

Course fee charged in all cases

For further information about the courses, visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/shortcourses

5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryClassroom-based with syndicate work. A reflective learning approach is taken on this course and students will be required to maintain a reflective notebook of their experiences during the course.

PrerequisitesSome experience of formal and informal negotiations.

This course will address different types of negotiation across the spectrum of defence contexts. The emphasis will be on integrative approaches to negotiation, where parties aim to reach mutually satisfactory agreements. This will often depend on the negotiator’s ability to identify and create sources of mutual value, to be fair and confident. This suggests an approach to negotiation that blends strong analytical and planning techniques (hard) with interpersonal and individual skills (soft). Thus, a multidisciplinary approach will be taken.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Define expected negotiation outcomes.

• Identify each party’s interests and priorities in a potential agreement.

• Calculate the importance and cost of concessions for each party.

• Appreciate the group dynamics of negotiation processes.

• Critically evaluate the achievements of outcomes and why these were/were not achieved.

• Become aware of the behaviours they adopt when negotiating and the likely underpinning of these behaviours.

• Be more aware of how states of mind such as level of self confidence, focus and motivation affect the negotiating process.

• Be able to adopt tactics for influencing and persuading others.

• Manage pressure and self-control more effectively.

Who should attendAny one who wishes to develop a greater understanding of the principles of negotiation and to develop a range of practical negotiation skills.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay and course participation.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management.

This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.

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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: ASDP). Course fees apply in all other cases.


Course DeliveryThe course is mainly delivered by lectures and tutorials, supported by laboratory demonstrations. Extensive use is made of MATLAB during the course.

PrerequisitesNormally, an undergraduate qualification in a related subject or relevant experience is required. If taken as part of an accredited programme then prior study of foundation courses in signal processing, electromagnetics and statistics would normally be required as well as courses in sensors and communications.

5 DAY COURSE

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of various processing algorithms and methods that are applicable to modern sensor systems. The course covers the following topics:

• Adaptive signal processing Adaptive FIR and spatial filters, error surface, Newton’s method, gradient search method, LMS algorithm, practical examples.

• Sonar signal processing Beamforming, passive analysis, active processing.

• Bayesian belief networks Handling uncertainty, Bayesian inference.

• Multi-layer perceptrons Architecture, back-propagation algorithm, performance of the algorithm, unsupervised learning, Hebbian learning, Kohonen maps, neural network design in MATLAB.

• Fuzzy logic Fundamentals, fuzzy associative matrix, fuzzy inference.

• Adaptive linear elements Tapped delay lines, noise cancellation, time series prediction, Elman networks, evolutionary algorithms.

Who should attendModern sensor systems use a wide range of techniques to pull the wanted signals out of noise and interference, and this course addresses these techniques in detail. It is suited to engineers and managers who require an in-depth knowledge of modern sensor systems and the processing used in these systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual coursework and written examination.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: AEF). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 WEEK COURSE

Course DeliveryThe majority of the course is delivered via standard academic lectures, though worked examples and programmed tutorial sessions are also frequently used to enhance learning.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in engineering, science or mathematics or the professional equivalent.

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of several key aeronautical (mechanical-based) engineering subjects, primarily aligned towards rotary-wing aircraft applications.

Who should attendThe main purpose of the pre-alignment course is to give non-Aeronautical Engineering graduates a condensed version of some of the more relevant disciplines to put them on a more even footing with their colleagues.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis course has successfully run for many years on behalf of REME (SEAE Arborfield), as a pre-alignment or preparatory course to their in-house full Officers Long Aeronautical Engineering (OLAE) course. The main purpose of the pre-alignment course was to give non-Aeronautical Engineering graduates a condensed version of some of the more relevant disciplines to put them on a more even footing with their colleagues. The subject content is broadly in line with that taught at equivalent UK MEng Aeronautical Engineering Degree level, and with a firm emphasis on Rotary-Wing Aircraft applications throughout.

20 credits via a case study exercise and two written examinations.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MAA01). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable.

The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles, concepts and techniques associated with military aeronautical systems.

Topics covered include:

AerodynamicsFundamental definitions; basic fluid dynamics; basic aerodynamics; the origins of lift; drag at subsonic flight speeds; compressible flow; transonic flight; supersonic flight; drag reduction in high-speed flight.

PropulsionThermodynamics; ideal gas turbine cycles; gas dynamics; intakes; compressors; combustion chambers; turbines; nozzles; real gas turbine cycles; the design point; aircraft propulsion; turbojet cycle; turbofan cycle; non-dimensional parameters; the engine running line.

Flight mechanics 1Performance; airspeeds; cruise performance; mass definitions; climbing and descending flight; manoeuvres; take-off and landing; energy-height concept.


• Relate the principles of flight mechanics and the fundamental concepts of subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics to aircraft analysis.

• Describe the principles of propulsion system design and operation.

• Analyse the design and operation of example aircraft types.

• Analyse the performance of various types of propulsion units fitted to modern classes of aircraft.

Who should attendPractitioners, designers and project leaders in the fields of military aerospace, airworthiness and safety.

Accreditation / Assessment If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by closed-book written examination and coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness and the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe majority of the course is delivered via standard academic lectures, though worked examples and tutorial sessions are also used to enhance learning.

PrerequisitesIdeally, students should possess a sound scientific or engineering background, preferably at graduate level. Candidates also need to have undertaken Aeronautical Engineering 1.

The aim of this course is to provide students with a detailed understanding of some of the key issues related to military aircraft aeronautical engineering, specifically in the fields of aerostructures, stability/control and aircraft conceptual design.

The topics covered include:

• Aircraft design - configuration and layout, constraint analysis, wing aerodynamic design, fuselage layout, control surface layout, case studies.

• Flight mechanics (trim, stability/control principles, longitudinal/lateral stability, static/dynamic stability) and aerostructures (history, layout methods, fundamental stress/structural design/analysis methods, loads).


• Relate the flight envelope and control surfaces to an aircraft’s trim and stability.

• Relate the design of an aircraft to its operational role.

• Apply the fundamental principles of stress analysis and flight dynamics in an assessment of aircraft structural design.

• Develop a viable conceptual aircraft design based on a set of basic requirements and specifications using the techniques and tools taught in the preceding Aeronautical Engineering 1 course.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for any engineers and scientists wishing to expand their basic knowledge of aircraft aeronautical engineering principles. It is closely related to, and follows directly on from, the Aeronautical Engineering 1 course.

Accreditation / Assessment

If taken as part of an accredited Masters

programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and coursework/assignments.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness and the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering.




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Location: Shrivenham or on-demand for class sizes of 8 or more

1 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course will combine presentations, demonstrations, practical exercises and facilitated discussion.

PrerequisitesNone

The course has been developed for strategic and senior decision makers across defence, security, education, business and government domains. It aims to promote agile thinking through an understanding of:

• Different types of thinking

• Psychological factors that influence thinking

• Strategies for managing thinking according to specific situations or problems

It will provide an overview of thinking skills that can be applied to enhance performance in situations that are complex, ambiguous or uncertain. It will demonstrate techniques for improving perception, developing understanding, creating options and selecting solutions.

On completion of the course, decision makers will be equipped for the continuous development of their own, and their organisation’s, thinking effectiveness.

Who should attendSenior managers and decision makers who need to deal with complex, dynamic and ambiguous situations will benefit most from this course. It will help them make the most of their experience and breadth of knowledge. We will endeavour to include students from different business sectors, as this will enhance learning through exposure to a range of perspectives.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis is a stand-alone short course for professional development.

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Course DeliveryThis course is classroom based.


The course will provide engineers with knowledge of the threat environment and vulnerabilities of aircraft systems, structures and payloads. It will then introduce the design strategies and technology used to counter such threats.


• Missiles and smart munitions

• Seekers and fuses

• Explosive devices

• Terminal ballistics

• Electromagnetic threats

• Stealth

• Sensors and threat detection

• Defensive aids

• Vulnerability assessment

• Escape systems

• Systems redundancy

• Structural survivability

• Lightweight armour and blast-resistant systems

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the key threats to aerial platforms from hostile actions and the technologies or strategies, which may be used to counter them.

• Evaluate the role of different approaches to enhancing airframe and crew survivability, including threat avoidance, defensive aids, physical protection and damage mitigation.

• Evaluate the role of electromagnetic detectors and effectors in defensive aids suites.

• Formulate and critically appraise a system of defence including a range of technologies designed to avoid, defeat or mitigate threats to aerial platforms.

Who should attendPractitioners, designers and project leaders in the fields of military aerospace, airworthiness and safety.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThere will be classroom presentations and group work activities.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in appropriate disciplines, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. A lesser qualification with appropriate professional experience may be acceptable.

The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of MOD airworthiness organisations, policies and procedures. The course explains the application of airworthiness to all aspects of military aviation.

Students will be introduced to a range of topics. These will include:

• Aviation safety, airworthiness and flight safety

• Air law and regulations

• Safety management systems

• Competence in design and maintenance approvals

• Roles and responsibilities

• Continuing airworthiness


• Describe the legal basis that underpins airworthiness regulation in aircraft design, production, operation and maintenance of military aircraft.

• Communicate the importance of airworthiness requirements for the design, production, operation and maintenance of military platforms and systems.

• Interpret the principles of airworthiness as applied to the process for certification of military platforms and systems.

• Articulate the process for continuing airworthiness management for different types of military platforms and systems.

Who should attendThis course will be of benefit to MOD, military, and industry students, both UK and international, as it will enable them to work more effectively in the fields of military aerospace technology, airworthiness and safety.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: ASIW). Course fees apply in all other cases.


Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures. Students will have an opportunity to visit the Ammunition Hall.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate technical degree or relevant experience.

5 DAY COURSE

The course provides an introduction to the principles underlying the design of conventional munitions to attack targets by kinetic energy impact, blast, fragmentation and directed chemical energy including aspects of fuzing and safety and arming. It will help the student appreciate why particular warheads are the size and design that they are.

Topics covered by the course include:

• Small arms and cannon ammunition

• Blast munitions

• KE ammunition

• Fragmentation munitions

• Directed chemical energy - shaped charge and explosively formed fragments

• Primary explosives and explosive components

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those concerned with munitions research, development, manufacture or procurement.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and an analysis of a warhead.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: ASIID). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures, and students will have opportunity to visit the Gun Sheds.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate technical degree or relevant experience.

The course provides an introduction to the design considerations of the detection of targets and delivery by land, sea and air of lethal payloads, as part of a wider understanding of the complete weapon system.


• Build up of a gun

• Internal and external ballistics

• Propelling charge systems

• Underwater ballistics and propulsion

• Torpedoes

• Acoustic, seismic, optical sensing

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those concerned with munitions research, development, manufacture or procurement.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and an essay.







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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: ASIII).

Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryIn addition to presentations there will be tutorials, demonstrations and some practical work.

PrerequisitesAppropriate degree or experience.

The course aims to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to quantify blast, ballistic and fragment loading on a range of targets including structures, armour systems and personnel.


• Penetration mechanisms

• Metallic armours

• Non-metallic armours

• Stress waves

• ERA

• Armour design

• Body armour

• Blast effects on targets

• Internal detonations

• Blast effects on humans

• Blast walls

• Underwater explosions

Who should attendThe course is appropriate for military officers, defence industrial staff and approved defence contractors with an appropriate academic background who need to analyse and design protective structures and armour systems against blast and ballistic loading.


If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework assignment covering blast loading and armour design.







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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. These include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.

PrerequisitesThose undertaking the assessment to obtain credits, rather than attending as a short course, should be able to work at a Masters level.

The course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required to manage marketing information and the development of a comprehensive marketing audit. With this analysis of the organisation’s current situation and that of its environment, a justifiable marketing strategy can be developed. Specific objectives include for students to be able to identify marketing research requirements for business decision-making.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing, sales or business development role who wish to be able to undertake an audit to support the development of a marketing strategy. It is of particular significance to those working in a defence or security context.


If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by undertaking research and producing a report on a market of the student’s choice.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDAST).



Data Collection

Hypothesis

Reinforcing

Skewing

Convergent ThinkingDivergent Thinking

Open Mind

Opening Out

Analysis

5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered through a combination of presentations, discussions, case studies and hands-on practical activities, moving from theory to applying the methods and tools to build knowledge and skills.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. Students would also normally be expected to have completed Systems Approach to Engineering.

This course explores complex adaptive systems, such as organisations and large-scale engineered solutions, and provides concepts, methods and ways of thinking that can deal with such complexity. In particular it will present different ways of looking at the systems engineering requirements of defence and will consider the characteristics of methodologies appropriate for modelling defence problems and capability needs.

Students will be introduced to a range of topics related to Systems Thinking. The course components are:

Systems Thinking

• Why systems thinking

• The philosophy behind systems thinking

• Unravelling complexity

• Map of methods

Systems challenges

• Systems methods and techniques

• Types of systems

• Representing systems with models

• Overview of a relevant set of systems methods and techniques

• Use of multiple methods

Application of Systems Methods

• Practical application of methods and techniques

• Discussion on systems, methods and techniques

Who should attendThis course will be of benefit to military, MOD and industry students involved in complex endeavours such as large-scale engineered solutions and their exploitation with a defence context, as well as individuals from research, industry or government engaged in or wishing to understand how to structure and gain insight into complex problems and develop courses of action for their resolution.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a short portfolio built around a case study and a discursive essay on a relevant topic.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Systems Engineering for Defence Capability.






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Course DeliveryLectures are delivered by Cranfield University academics supplemented by commercial and military experts. Teaching is conducted in a military environment using static displays to consolidate the knowledge.

PrerequisitesNone

The course provides detailed understanding of modern vehicle armour design to defeat threats in conventional and asymmetric warfare.

This intensive course takes students through the design process and considerations for military vehicles to survive the operational environment.


• An introduction to armoured vehicle design.

• An operational perspective of the armour/mobility trade-off.

• The threat from kinetic energy and high explosive weapons including improvised explosive devices.

• The effects of blast on vehicle structures.

• Human vulnerability from tertiary blast effects.

• Passive armours materials.

• Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA).

• Defensive Aid Suites (DAS).

• Worldwide trends in armoured vehicle design.

Who should attendThe course is intended for those involved in the design and development of IED and mine protected military vehicles.






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Course DeliveryThis course will be delivered at Shrivenham and will comprise a combination of lectures and two practical demonstrations. One of the demonstrations will focus on the effects of explosives, while the other will be a practical demonstration using an in-house range of the effects of varying armour solutions.


The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of how and why different armour materials are used to provide protection against blast and ballistic threats.

Material choice for differing armour applications will be considered along with a description of both armour penetration mechanisms and the method in which armours act to defeat the various threats.

Attention will also be paid to underlying principles behind the behaviour of armour and projectile materials at the high rates-of-strain.

Who should attendThis course is ideally suited to personnel from either industrial or military backgrounds who wish to acquire an overview of the underlying principles governing armour response to ballistic and high-rate (e.g. shaped charge) attack.






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Course DeliveryThe course will be a series of presentations by academics and visiting experts. There will be adequate time for discussion and debate.

PrerequisitesNone

Availability and more specifically contracting for an availability is often misunderstood. The course unravels the theory of availability and how it is calculated before investigating the various methods now being employed to provide contracts for availability and support. The course aims to provide an understanding of the different ways to define and set availability requirements. It will investigate the different contributions to availability made by reliability, maintainability and logistic support and illustrate how these attributes affect the delivery of a required availability. The course will analyse the influences in the supply chain, in particular those that affect availability and provide enlightenment on the issues involved in contracting for availability and support.

Who should attendThose involved in setting requirements for availability and support together with those who are to deliver availability in these new contracts.


This course does not have specific run dates and is available on request. Please contact Short Courses on 01793 785810 or email [email protected]

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Course DeliveryThe course is taught by Cranfield University and serving military officers. It consists of a combination of lectures, computer practicals and practical sessions. The practical sessions include tours round field guns and direct fire platforms, practical sessions firing guns, studying terminal ballistics and an explosive demonstration.

PrerequisitesThere are no rigid requirements but a knowledge of mathematics to nominally A level is assumed.

The aim of this two week course is to give students an introductory level working knowledge of the fundamental principles and techniques involved in gun and rocket ballistics.

Students on the course will be introduced to a range of subjects on ballistics. Topics covered include:

• Internal, intermediate, external and terminal ballistics

• Propellants and rocket propulsion

• Armour materials and attack of armour

• Dispersion of fire

• Gun barrel heat transfer

• Light weapons

• Direct and indirect fire systems

• Wound ballistics

• Gun design

• Ballistics range instrumentation

Who should attendThe course is primarily intended for scientists and engineers involved in the broad-based subject of ballistics.


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Location: Courses will be run at a venue agreed with clients

1 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryCourse delivery is by lecture, discussion, workshop and an exercise in a classroom setting.

PrerequisitesNone

The British Army is often viewed as an arcane organisation, marked by unfamiliar customs and incomprehensible attitudes and expectations. The aim of this course is to enable outsiders to gain an appreciation of the cultural levers of behaviour for soldiers of all ranks at unit level and below – the classic user population of operational military equipment. It will also sharpen the understanding of serving personnel from any of the Services by providing a framework to sharpen awareness of issues that are normally more implicit than explicit.

Who should attendAnybody with a professional interest in the British Army from within MOD or from outside.





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Course Delivery The course is taught by globally recognised subject matter experts using a range of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, facilitated and student-led discussions, exercises and guest lectures. Short course students can obtain access to the full range of Cranfield learning resources on line for an extended period. Additionally, short course students may also attend the Security Sector Management summer school.

PrerequisitesAppropriate degree or relevant professional experience.

This course is suitable for policy makers and practitioners working in the area of security sector related issues, governance, development, national security, and conflict analysis.

Building state capacity requires a planned and systematic effort to develop or modify knowledge and skill-sets to build, strengthen or improve effectiveness across a range of activities, particularly within the security sector. The course therefore aims to provide students with contextual, theoretical and practical understanding of the challenges in building state capacity. It will link theory and concepts with policy and practice on state and institution building and then expose the challenges associated with capacity building. It will examine the various characteristics of states and institutions and challenge conventional approaches to concepts of state legitimacy and authority. Lastly, the course will provide students with the essential tools that enable skills and knowledge transfer.

Who should attendThis course provides an excellent foundation for individuals intending to be involved in stabilisation, post conflict recovery, and institutional development.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is totally hands-on and the duration is spent producing models with the emphasis on best engineering practice.

PrerequisitesEngineering background or appropriate experience.

This course covers the fundamentals of model generation. Using one of the leading 3D solid modelling packages, Creo (formerly known as Pro-Engineer), the course is designed to present and teach the elementary skills and knowledge required to produce engineering components and assemblies, and to utilise the integrated design tools to allow structural and dynamic analyses.

Topics covered by the course are:

• Parts generation

• Sketching and drawing

• Relations within models

• Assembly generation

• 2D engineering drawings

• Performing kinematic and dynamic studies

• Structural analysis

Who should attendThe course is aimed at designers, technologists and engineers who have a requirement to gain a reasonable degree of competency in the use of the basic tools incorporated in a current 3D Solid Modelling application.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDCCC). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThere will be classroom presentations and group work and activities using the Cranfield CDS Virtual Learning Environment.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience.

The aim of this course is to enable students to develop potential solutions to capability level problems using Systems Engineering (SE) methods and techniques.

This course extends well established SE principles to a System of Systems (SoS) perspective. This course enables students to apply SE tools and techniques to a real world problem from exploration of the problem space to identification of SoS boundary and context and what this means for Through Life Capability Management.

By the end of the course students will be able to:

Knowledge

• Interpret system engineering lifecycle in the context of capability.

• Assess the trade-off and legacy issues which affect capability requirements.

• Examine how capability requirements can be interpreted at the programme and project level.

• Consider the purpose of architectures and architecture frameworks in a capability context.

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• Apply SE methods to allocate capability functional views to physical systems views.

• Assess the implications for acquisition in using a system of systems approach to capability Indicative Content.

Who should attendThis course will be of benefit to military, MOD and industry students involved in capability planning, delivery or generation activities as well as individuals within research, industry or government engaged or wishing to understand how to approach system of systems level problems. This may be to update existing knowledge, embark upon more detailed study or to take advantage of interaction with other students from a range of backgrounds in a classroom setting.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment.



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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: CBRNDS). Course fees apply in all other cases.


10 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryInstruction on the course will be by lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and visits to give hands-on experience. No prior preparation is required.

PrerequisitesA general level of technical understanding is assumed but no formal qualifications are required. A working knowledge of chemistry, biology and physics to GCSE level is desirable. Security clearance to SECRET.


The course provides background technical knowledge to support staff in a wide range of CBRN appointments. In addition, a key aspect of the course is offered by the mix of a broad range of military and civilian CBRN practitioners enabling an open exchange of views and an opportunity to establish contacts. For scientists, the course is intended to widen appreciation of the areas of science that are applied to CBRN Defence beyond their key specialism, and provide understanding of the military context in which scientific developments will find a practical application.

The course starts with a revision of the fundamentals of CBRN Defence Science and then deals in more detail with the following topics:

• Chemical and biological agents, properties and toxicology.

• Radiological hazards.

• The threat; global CBRN capabilities (state and non state actors).

• Detection, sensing and monitoring.

• CBRN protection; physiology, individual and collective protection, chemical hardening principles.

• Future CBRN developments.

• Military context; the military environment, role of the Joint CBRN Regt (including SIBCRA).

• CBRN capability; procurement process, future equipment and current equipment programmes.

• The home game; CBRN terrorism - attacks and response.

Who should attendThis course is designed for all those who need to know the science behind CBRN Defence. It is the only course of this nature run in the UK. Students are a mixture of those moving to or recently in Military CBRN posts, those with long experience of narrow aspects of CBRN (in the Services or in Dstl) and relatively recent joiners to Dstl and similar MOD groups.




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Course DeliveryThe course will comprise a combination of plenary lectures, case studies, practical exercises and, where possible, visiting speakers.


The course aims to provide a knowledge and understanding of the role of leadership and change management and to allow the evaluation of leadership and change management theory in group discussions, exercises and case studies.

Important areas include the development of leadership theory and the challenge of measuring and assessing leadership. Change management has become critical for all organisations, regardless of whether they are in the public or private sectors. The drive for ‘more for less’, ever increasing stakeholder expectations, time-based competition and the utility of technology means that every organisation should seek to improve its performance and learn to measure it (see further courses in the Security Sector Management programme).

Whilst the sector now has much more experience in change management, there is a growing recognition that change could be done better, particularly in the softer issues of managing people. Change management should be a core competence for all managers and leaders in the security sector. Concepts, tools, instruments and knowledge related to how change is managed over varied and uncertain time horizons is central to the course.

Who should attendThe course provides the student interested or involved in change within the security sector with a valuable framework for analysis generally applicable in real-life circumstances. The course learning outcomes are aimed at middle to senior level non-specialist managers in the broader security sector.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual assignment.






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Location: Courses will be run at a venue agreed with the client

1 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions and a workshop. It can be delivered at a venue agreed with the client.

PrerequisitesNone, however two years’ management experience would be of advantage to students.

The aim of this course is to equip managers with a basic appreciation of organisational culture and its influence on the effectiveness of its operation.

What is different about this course?

• It presents a novel approach that is rooted in the day-to-day experiences of the managed, rather than the management.

• It helps managers to understand the social anatomy of successful organisational change and, conversely, how things can go wrong, especially in times of change.

Who is this course aimed at and what will they get from it?

• It is aimed at managers at any level, though two years in management would be an advantage.

• Students will acquire a new way of looking at the interaction between the effectiveness of their output and their organisation’s culture, particularly in times of change. This awareness can be pulled through to increase their value as managers in the future.

Why choose Cranfield University?

• The course is the outcome of a unique combination of research by the course leader, Dr Charles Kirke, into the anthropology of large organisations and other human groups.

• Cranfield University’s long-standing engagement with defence has given it, as an institution, a high level of understanding of industry’s management concerns, and in particularly those in the defence industry.

Who should attendAny manager at any level, particularly where their organisation is experiencing difficulties with change.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: CP).



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Course DeliveryThe course is mainly delivered by lectures and tutorials, supported by laboratory demonstrations.

Pre-requisitesAn undergraduate qualification in a related subject or relevant experience.

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the concepts and techniques used in modern communications systems.

The course covers the following topics:

• Introduction Transmitter and receiver communications system model.

• Voice source coding Pulse code modulation, delta modulation, vocoders.

• Analogue modulation Amplitude modulation, DSB/SSB, frequency modulation.

• Digital modulation ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK, QPSK, Offset QPSK, MSK, QAM.

• Communications channel Multipath effects, fading and diversity, Egli and Murphy propagation models.

• Receivers Superheterodyne systems, balanced and unbalanced mixers, frequency synthesisers.

• Link budget analysis.

Who should attendCommunications is at the heart of all modern information systems and this course covers the basic techniques employed in such systems whether they are legacy AM and FM radio or the latest 4G smart phone. This course provides the theoretical background for those going on to study communications systems at Masters’ level.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual coursework: an extended communications link design that combines technical performance design and analysis with costs of installation, maintenance and personnel.







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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: CS1 and CS2). Course fees apply in all other cases.


Course DeliveryThe course is mainly delivered by lectures and tutorials, supported by laboratory demonstrations.

Pre-requisitesAn undergraduate qualification in a related subject or relevant experience. If taken as part of an accredited programme then prior study of Communications Principles and foundation courses in signal processing, electromagnetics and statistics would normally be required.

10 DAY COURSE (Two 5 Day Courses)

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of modern military and commercial communications systems, the threats that they face and the measures that may be taken to protect them. The course covers the following topics:

• Cryptography Terminology, secret key and public-key systems, authentication, Over-The-Air-Rekeying.

• GSM 1st and 2nd generation cellular radio systems, GSM system architecture, logical channels, frames and multiframes, handset activity cycle, frequency hopping.

• GPRS and EDGE Enhancements to GSM, evolution towards 3G.

• 3rd Generation and beyond.• Tetra and Tetrapol, Airwave.• HF systems.• Scatter-based systems.• Satellite communications.• Military communications systems: combat radio,

tactical communications, battlefield networks.

Introduction to Communications Electronic Warfare:

• Electronic Attack Jamming techniques and effects, calculation of SJNR, jamming of satellite and ground-based links.

• Electronic Defence ED methods (FCS, burst transmission, antenna null-steering, error control, spread-spectrum techniques), frequency-hopping, direct-sequence systems.

• Communications EW Receivers Requirements, sensitivity and dynamic range of intercept receivers; communications ESM receiver types (swept superhet, channelised).

• FFT-based channelised receiver architecture dynamic range, analysis frequency range, frequency resolution.

• Direction-finding DF techniques (DF loop, Adcock antenna, rotary DF systems, interferometers, time difference of arrival method, pseudo-Doppler techniques, amplitude comparison methods); errors in DF systems.

• Military tactical data links Case study of high-level EW protection applied to a military data network.

Who should attendIt is suited to engineers and managers who require an in-depth knowledge of modern communication systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual coursework and written examination.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures, computer practicals and case studies illustrating how the techniques introduced in the course may be applied to realistic problems from the physical sciences.

All students have 60 days access to the online course materials and receive a course folder containing hard copy of the course.

PrerequisitesNormally a degree or HNC in a scientific discipline plus previous attendance on our course Numerical Methods - Introduction (or equivalent education/experience).

The aim of this course is to introduce modern numerical methods for approximating the solutions of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) in computational modelling.

The course covers a broad range of numerical solution techniques and the essential associated theory:

• Introduction ODE examples, ODE order, linear/nonlinear ODEs, some analytic solutions.

• Single Step Methods Taylor, Euler and Runge-Kutta methods; truncation errors, convergence, adaptive error control.

• Linear multi-step methods Adam’s methods.

• Stability and Stiffness Parasitic solutions, stability analysis, BDF methods for stiff systems.

• Solution of large scale stiff ODEs Jacobian estimation by finite-differencing, automatic differentiation, Jacobian compression.

• Continuous extensions for interpolating discrete solution.

• ODE software libraries and packages for ODEs.

• Case Study Application of studied techniques to practical problem(s).


• Determine the local truncation error of an ODE solver and determine coefficients of low-order Runge-Kutta methods.

• Assess stability of discussed ODE solvers.

• Make sensible choices of ODE solver algorithm for a given problem based on accuracy requirement, period of integration and ODE stiffness.

• Solve ODE problems using library packages, e.g. ODE toolbox in MATLAB.

Who should attendThe numerical solution of ODEs is common to many areas of science and engineering. Those new to using such techniques will find the course’s theory, presented in the setting of different applications, valuable to their understanding and so become more effective in their role.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and written examination. Past examination papers are made available.

Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Scientific Computation.




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5 DAY COURSECourse DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures, computer practicals and case studies illustrating how the techniques introduced in the course may be applied to realistic problems from the physical sciences.


PrerequisitesNormally a degree or HNC in a scientific discipline plus previous attendance on our course Numerical Methods - Introduction (or equivalent education/experience). Previous attendance on our course Computational Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations (or equivalent course/experience) is advantageous but not essential.

The aim of this course is to introduce numerical methods for approximating the solutions of partial differential equations (PDEs) in computational modelling.

The course covers a broad range of numerical solution techniques and the essential associated theory:

• PDE theory Classification; characteristics; boundary conditions.

• Finite difference (FD) methods for parabolic PDEs Explicit and implicit schemes; truncation error, accuracy, stability and convergence.

• FD methods for elliptic PDEs Discretisation of elliptic operators; multigrain methods; iterative methods.

• FD methods for hyperbolic PDEs Explicit methods; stability, accuracy and convergence; CFL condition; dissipation and dispersion.

• Finite volume (FV) methods for hyperbolic PDEs Discontinuous solutions; Rankine-Hugoniot conditions; TVD schemes; Riemann solvers.

• Finite element (FE) methods for elliptic and parabolic PDEs Formulation and implementation of the Galerkin method.

• Boundary element (BE) methods Reformulation of an elliptic PDE as an integral equation; discretisation using simple boundary elements.

• Case Studies Application of studied techniques to practical problem(s).


• Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour of different classes of PDE.

• Derive consistent, stable FD approximations to linear PDEs and solve the resulting algebraic system.

• Recognise the additional complications of hyperbolic PDEs.

• Derive appropriate FE or BE approximations to elliptic PDEs.

• Assess the relative merits of presented methods for PDE solution.

Who should attendThe numerical solution of PDEs is common to many areas of science and engineering. Those new to developing, or using, such techniques will find the course’s theory valuable to their understanding and so become more effective in their role.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and written examination.







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Course DeliveryTwo options:

• 5 day residential course, making extensive use of the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory (SSEL) for practical hands-on work.

• 5 day distance learning online using the CDS Virtual Learning Environment.

Plus 5 days (or equivalent) for assessed coursework. The course is partly streamed to allow students to focus on applications in either Scientific Visualisation or Modelling and Simulation.

PrerequisitesNumerate technical, scientific or engineering background. For the Scientific Visualisation stream, some computer programming experience is highly desirable.

This course will enable students to gain an understanding of the methods and applications of computer graphics, with particular emphasis on 3D applications.

• Fundamentals such as coordinate systems and transforms.

• Geometric modelling.

• Rendering techniques.

• Graphics application programming and graphics libraries.

• Scientific visualisation.

• Real-time virtual environments.

• Terrain representation and modelling.

• Graphics hardware and architectures.

• Serious games technologies.


• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental representations, techniques and processes underpinning 3D computer graphics.

• Describe the role of graphics programming libraries.

• Discuss the different techniques for creating and rendering scenes and identify those relevant to given applications.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues in specifying and designing real-time

computer graphics systems, with particular reference to interactive virtual environments.

• Discuss the use of graphics as a means of data visualisation.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the tools and methods used in creating scene content, including 3D object and terrain modelling.

• Discuss uses of computer graphics relevant to the stream.

• Develop appropriate computer graphics components or software.

Who should attendThe course will suit those seeking an initial technical understanding of the methods and techniques that underpin the design, implementation and operation of modern computer graphics and virtual environment applications.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by 5 days (or equivalent) coursework and written examination.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling and the MSc in Scientific Computation.


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2.5 DAY COURSECourse DeliveryThe course is presented via a series of hands-on computer modelling workshops. A short introduction will be given in a particular area before the student undertakes a simulation and modelling practical class.

PrerequisitesScience related degree or equivalent experience. The student should also have attended the Explosives - Introduction course prior to undertaking this course. This course does not require a high level of computing skills or programming ability. However, we have found that students with basic or no computing skills may find the course challenging.

The course will identify and describe the broad variety of computational tools that are proven or have the potential to prove beneficial in the area of Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This is achieved by providing hands-on experience of using some of these tools as applied to real problems and scenarios.

The topics covered by the course will include:

• Modelling (energetic) materials at the molecular level; molecular dynamics simulation.

• Simulating cook-off.

• Thermal explosions, deflagration and detonation simulation; hydrocode simulation.

• Simulating blast-safety and implications; computational fluid dynamics.

• Simulating fragmentation.

• Bullet penetration, response of armour to impact and pressure; hydrocode materials modelling.

• Modelling risk.


• Understand how computational tools may complement or replace experiments that are dangerous or expensive, and where computational tools would prove inappropriate.

• Understand the insights, value, applicability,

reproducibility, reliability and accuracy, realism, limitations and pitfalls, misconceptions with regards to modelling tools.

• Assess the role computational tools have in the field of explosives ordnance engineering and the potential role they may play in the future, for example in safety, forensics or accident scenarios.

Who should attendThis introductory level course is suitable for military officers, defence industry staff, government servants and civilians who work in the field of explosives.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment demonstrating the use of computing modelling tools in the field of explosives.






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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, case studies and practical sessions, the course has unique access to the expertise and facilities of the Defence Academy of United Kingdom.

PrerequisitesNone

This course provides an overview of the new discipline of conflict archaeology. By exploring new avenues in the multi-disciplined approach to conflict archaeology and looking out from the battlefield to see combat in context, this course is intended for all those interested in battlefield archaeology. It concentrates on conflict, battles and warfare from Prehistoric times through to the archaeology of modern, total warfare, through lectures, seminars, field-based sessions, case studies and practicals. It features Cranfield University’s special strengths in military capability, its unique historic armouries, and small arms range.

Who should attendThe course is intended for all those who have an interest in conflict and in particular the study of battlefield remains as an archaeological resource. The course will be applicable to archaeologists, military personnel, scientists, and heritage managers, as well as those with a general interest in this rapidly developing field. It is intended that many of the students will wish to go on to investigate aspects of the subject in more detail.


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Course DeliveryThis is a 3 day residential course.

PrerequisitesNo formal education requirements.

This course forms part of our Advanced Professional Short Course (APSC) Programme in Information Operations. It will highlight opportunities and guide the students’ exploitation of the burgeoning potential to conduct Information Operations through the connectivity available through new technologies and the world wide web.

This course provides an in-depth appreciation of the contemporary and future worlds of data rich digital environments and their potential for influence, intelligence, and security failures. It covers the defensive nature of digital operations in this new environment as well as offensive operations. It has an emphasis on developing technologies and their implications as tools but also as these same tools change the very nature and use of information. This information age revolution is transforming the way warfare is conducted. It presents a complex range of considerations and options for planners and practitioners out of which they need to co-ordinate and execute multi-modal Influence Activities.

Who should attendServing military or government employees.






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Course DeliveryIn addition to lectures, seminars and exercises, guest speakers from the field will share and discuss their experiences. The course combines a theoretical and practical approach.

PrerequisitesInterest in current affairs.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical issues of terrorism and counter-terrorism. Drawing on academic debates, the course critically explores the different typologies of terrorism, its relation to other forms of violence, and examines national and international counter-terrorism policies. The course offers an advanced level overview to terrorism and political violence in modern complex societies.


• Understand the conceptual challenges of defining terrorism and political violence.

• Analyse and understand the historical development of terrorism and counter-terrorism.

• Enable a comprehensive understanding of terror as a political instrument.

• Show cognizance of the ideological, organisational and leadership characteristics of terrorist organisations.

• Critically evaluate national and international responses to terrorism and the policy dilemmas faced by states in countering terrorism.

• Demonstrate familiarity with the impact of national, international and global politics in shaping terrorism, counter-terrorism and political violence.

• Evaluate and critically apply the main concepts and theories used in the study of terrorism and counter-terrorism.

• Demonstrate unbiased and profound knowledge of debates on the causes of terrorism.

Who should attendThe course is ideal for students who work or seek to work with a governmental agency, an inter-governmental organisation, a non-governmental organisation, or a multinational corporation. The course provides a very good overview for those with careers in the civil and foreign service, non-governmental and international organisations, private firms and research.


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Marketing is a management discipline that is made up of a range of non-routine tasks and activities that, in an era of globalisation, must be conducted in co-operation with people of different cultural backgrounds or be tailored to the needs of such diverse people. Increasingly managers, and especially marketing and business development managers, need to be able to function within and across national cultures. This is, arguably, especially so within the defence and security sector. Therefore, awareness and understanding of culture is a key skill for international marketing managers.

The aim of this course is to improve students’ awareness of the cultural dimension of conducting business internationally and increasing sensitivity to issues concerning national culture and cultural overlap/conflict. It explores business functions within culturally diverse settings.

The course aims to:

• Improve students’ awareness of the cultural dimension of conducting business internationally.

• Increase sensitivity to issues concerning national culture and cultural overlap/conflict.

• Explore methods and techniques for managing the marketing function in an objective and useful manner, within culturally diverse settings.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing, sales or business development role or those who work with organisations within different cultures. It is of particular significance to those working in a defence or security context.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a project in relation to a culture of the student’s choice.







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Course DeliveryThis course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest.

PrerequisitesAppropriate degree or experence.

The course aims to create understanding of key tools and techniques supporting the effective acquisition of defence equipment and equipment-related services, with particular reference to the generation of requirements and the reliability and maintainability of equipment. In defence exporting, as in other areas of commercial life, it is desirable to have a customer delighted with the consequences of contracts signed. This course deals with three related areas which, if neglected, can lead to customer disappointment. Careful attention to these fields, however, can significantly increase the chances of customer satisfaction and thus further business. The three areas are requirements, through life management and lines of development.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:• Be aware of key tools and concepts that

customers for defence equipment and equipment-based services may use to support defence acquisition activities.

• Describe the three areas of delighting customers with the consequences of contracts signed.

• Analyse tools that customers for defence equipment and equipment-based services may use to support defence acquisition activities.

• Support customers’ efforts to define their needs so as to generate outcomes pleasing to both supplier and customer.

• Develop reliability and maintainability for the in-service phase.

• Modify strategies in the light of customer requirements.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing, sales or business development role or those who work with organisations within different cultures. It is of particular significance to those working in a defence or security context.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group practical based on a syndicate group exercise and an individual assignment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing.






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Course DeliveryIn addition to the lectures guest speakers from academia, government and industry will share and discuss their knowledge of cyber security and information assurance.

The course is 7 weeks in total. The first 3 weeks of directed learning and the final 3 weeks to complete the course assessments are delivered as online distance learning. The middle week of the course is delivered at Shrivenham.

PrerequisitesAppropriate degree or relevant experience.

The aim of the course is to enable students to understand the field of information assurance (IA) and cyber security, to be able to make use of the concepts that underpin the subject and to appreciate the dependencies between them.

Students will be introduced to a range of topics throughout the course. These will include the following:

• Foundations of information assurance and cyber security.

• Risk theory and practice.

• Strategy and architecture.

• Information assurance management – standards and accreditation.

• The relationship between cyber security and information assurance.

• Technology for information assurance and cyber security.

• Human factors and socio-technical issues.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for newcomers to the field of cyber security and information assurance and for those who want to broaden their existing knowledge.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of two assignments – one will involve group work and one will be a discursive academic essay.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management.






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Course DeliveryA combination of lectures and case studies of real-world applications.

PrerequisitesNone

In modern sensor systems, integration and data fusion play a significant part in the design of the multiple sensors. The description and evaluation of information and data is important, as are the methods for integration of disparate data sets with common or complementary information. The aim of this course is to acquaint the student with techniques for integration of sensor systems and to be familiar with techniques to fuse the data from multiple sensors.

Who should attendEngineers with interest in data fusion, information fusion and their applications.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examinations.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control.




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Course DeliveryLectures and a practical exercise.

PrerequisitesAppropriate degree or equivalent experience.

The aim of this course is to consider the facilities provided by modern database management systems and to provide an understanding of the tools and techniques involved in designing and operating database systems.


• Compare and contrast data analysis tools and techniques.

• Describe the development of database systems and relate to data technology.

• Appreciate emerging data storage models and their application.

• Produce the requirements and data models for ICT systems.

• Relate data models to appropriate physical database design.

Who should attendThose who wish to know more about or are involved with database design or utilisation within Information Systems.




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This course helps develop a basic knowledge and understanding of marketing in a variety of contexts but specifically that of defence and security. It considers the marketing process and the marketing mix and aims to provide students with a framework on which to build marketing knowledge and skills.

On completion of the course students will be able to:

• Explain the development of marketing and the ways it can benefit business and organisations.

• Identify the main steps in, and barriers to, achieving a marketing orientation within the organisation.

• Explain the concept of target marketing and the different bases for effective market segmentation.

• Identify and describe the individual elements and tools of the marketing mix.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing, sales or business development role. It is of particular significance to those working in a defence or security context.


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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThere will be classroom presentations and group work and activities using the Cranfield CDS Virtual Learning Environment.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience.

The aim of this course is to provide a baseline understanding of the context of defence acquisition and technology. It reviews the MOD’s use of Systems Engineering in its drive to deliver Defence Capability and generate and sustain military operations as efficiently as possible. The course will review the latest initiatives in relation to defence policy, MOD structure and purpose and the background to defence acquisition and Through Life Capability management looking at the drivers behind current and future defence capability needs.


• Explain how Defence Capability contributes to UK Defence and Security Policy.

• Describe the organisation of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and its enterprise practices, in relation to systems development and acquisition.

• Explain how technology contributes to acquiring of Defence Capability and how it is managed with DE&S.

• Explain the MOD’s approach to Systems Engineering in Defence.

• Analyse critically the effectiveness of the MOD’s organisation and enterprise practices

with respect to systems development and the acquisition of Defence Capability.

• Judge the effectiveness of how the process of Defence Acquisition is being implemented, in terms of both Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering, and compare with industrial best practice.

Who should attendThis course will be of benefit to military, MOD and industry students involved in Defence Acquisition including future defence capability concepts and critical technologies as well as individuals from research, industry or government wishing to understand the unique nature of capability in a defence context. This may be to update existing knowledge, embark upon more detailed study or to take advantage of interaction with other students from a range of backgrounds in a classroom setting.








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Course DeliveryThe teaching of the underpinning concepts and methods is based around presentations and syndicate exercises.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification such as an HNC/HND with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.

Whilst the link between environmental scanning and evolution of military capability is conceptually straightforward, the uncertainties that surround these activities create a number of strategic and operational challenges for national defence organisations to manage. Against this background the course aim is to introduce and evaluate the concepts, structures and methods associated with the planning, delivery and generation of military capabilities both in the UK and elsewhere.

From a conceptual baseline of Capability Based Planning the course develops each of three strategic domains (planning, delivery and generation) to a point where comparative analysis of national approaches becomes feasible.

Amongst the benefits to the student is the development of analytical skills in an area of critical importance to the security of national interests.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for anyone in the public or private sector who is either engaged in, or wishes to understand and evaluate, how national defence priorities translate into military capabilities and the challenges this strategic activity presents.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then the assessment for the course is by an assignment set during the course and returned within the prescribed time limit for marking.







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Course DeliveryCourse delivery is via classroom lectures, tutorials, practical demonstrations and laboratory tours.

PrerequisitesThere are no formal pre-requisites.

The aim of the course is to provide practising scientists, engineers and staff officers with an introduction to the principles and potential defence applications of a range of current and future electro-optic and imaging devices. Students will be introduced to a range of electro-optic concepts, systems and devices. These will include:

• Principles of radiometry

• The human eye

• Visible band optical sighting systems

• Camera systems

• Image intensifiers

• Missile seekers

• Electro-optic countermeasures

• Thermal imagers

• Hyper-spectral imaging

• Digital image processing

• Lasers and laser DEW

• Electro-optic protection measures


• Understand the technology and principles underpinning electro-optic devices and systems.

• Apply their knowledge to practical electro-optic design and acquisition problems.

• Understand the trade-offs in electro-optic systems design.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors, both civil and military. It is aimed at those who have some basic understanding of electro-optic principles and concepts, users of electro-optic systems and those who wish to broaden and deepen their knowledge. In particular it would suit users, engineers and staff officers as well of those in acquisition requiring a deeper understanding of defence electro-optics.





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Course DeliveryThe course is classroom based and will include lectures given by Cranfield University staff, occasionally enhanced by visiting guest lecturers.

PrerequisitesA 1st or 2nd class honours degree or relevant experience.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the disciplines of organisational behaviour, as they apply within the defence sector.

The course covers:

• Historical and contemporary developments in the structure and organisation of defence in particular the MOD but also the defence supply base.

• The nature of groups, group performance and cohesiveness; situational factors in human behaviour.

• Organisational culture; power and resistance in organisations; organisational structures and design; organisational decision making.

Who should attendThis course is targeted at people who will be able to add real value to the examination of defence leadership in general and to their subsequent appointments in defence ministries, procurement and logistics agencies, the armed forces or defence industry in particular.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Leadership.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis residential course makes extensive use of the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory for practical hands-on work. There are a number of speakers from MOD and industry. Certain aspects of course tailored (streamed) to meet additional requirement of FsAST.

PrerequisitesNone

The aim of the course is to provide an overview of Live, Constructive and Virtual Simulation for those members of the defence community who require an introduction to this area of technology. Simulation is used in this context to describe a broad range of technology that can be used as tools in such diverse areas as concept exploration, planning, acquisition, training, testing and assessment.

The course content covers:

• The basic terminology, techniques and technology currently employed in simulation.

• Examine the application of simulation to areas such as military training, operational analysis, rapid prototyping, doctrine development, mission planning etc. across all operational domains (land, sea and air).

• Consider the costs, limitations and trade-offs involved in these applications.

• Provide an overview of the current situation in the UK, Europe and the United States. This will include research and development (in both the public and private sectors), procurement, current users and future plans.

• Serve as a forum in which the simulation community within the defence sector can establish working level contacts and exchange ideas.

Who should attendAnybody who is involved in the area of Modelling and Simulation from a managing and/or procurement point of view, without necessarily requiring a deep understanding of the technicalities of the subject. Also, anybody who is likely to encounter Modelling and Simulation terminology for at least part of their role. Anybody who would like to have sight of the challenges facing Modelling and Simulation in the current and future MOD.






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Course DeliveryThe course is usually delivered by a combination of the following:

• Lectures supported by printed hand-outs

• Demonstrations of computer software

• Extensive computer practicals involving the development of both discrete event and SD simulation models

• Case studies

• Directed study


This course introduces two of the main paradigms of simulation modelling – discrete-event simulation and system dynamics. These powerful approaches have been widely and successfully applied, often in defence operational analysis studies. They offer different but complementary world-views. The course also develops students’ problem-solving and analytical capabilities. The range of topics covered includes the following:

• Conceptual modelling• Input and output analysis• Random sampling• Fitting probability distributions to data• Design of simulation experiments• Developing DES and system

dynamics simulation models

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Describe the main principles underlying both DES and SD.

• Develop conceptual models of systems prior to their simulation, including Activity Cycle Diagrams for DES models and Influence Diagrams for SD models.

• Identify feedback loops within an SD model and understand the effects of positive and negative feedback.

• Distinguish between the different types of variables commonly used in SD models.

• Develop an SD simulation from a simple Influence Diagram, using appropriate software.

• Select appropriate probability distributions for use in stochastic simulations.

• Develop a DES model of a simple system, using appropriate software.

• Perform appropriate experiments, policy analysis and output analysis with the completed simulation model.

• Be aware of current research issues in discrete and continuous simulation.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for anyone wishing to develop their knowledge of discrete-event simulation and system dynamics. In particular, operational analysts in government, industry or consultancy, or those aspiring to work in this area, should find it beneficial.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and a coursework assignment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling.






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Course DeliveryThe strength of the course lies with the range of external lecturers, all recognised experts in their field, who will use case studies to examine the practicalities of forensic investigation and evidence collection. The experience they bring to the course will be backed up with practical activities to illustrate the technical difficulties in forensic analysis of samples.

The course aims to provide an understanding of the principles and potential power of DNA evidence and the relevance of toxicology and pharmacology to forensic science.

The course covers:

• DNA as a macromolecule; nucleosides, nucleotides and the double helix

• Microsatellites; alleles and polymorphic loci

• DNA as evidence - potential sources, collection and isolation

• DNA profiling techniques – from PCR to statistical outcomes

• General principles of toxicology

• Pharmaceutical legislation

• Drugs of abuse; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

• Psychopharmacology

• Forensic toxicology

The course will help with determining case requirements and the forensic examinations to be undertaken. Laboratory work will provide basic experience in preparing and inspecting items submitted for examination, together with the technical analysis of forensic DNA and toxicological samples. Emphasis will be placed on assigning

meaningful conclusions to findings through the preparation of written reports.

Who should attendThis course will be of interest to those involved in evidence recovery and analysis. Whilst aimed at DNA and toxicological analysis, it is likely to be of interest to anyone concerned with the integrity of forensic items in general, wishing to broaden their horizons.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a practical report and a researched essay.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses in the Forensic MSc Programme.


PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally engineering or science related course). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.

DNA and Toxicology

This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.



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Course DeliverySeminars, guest speakers and student presentation.

Topics: Role of economics in security; Managing scarce resources; Impact of the “rich nations, strong armies” phenomenon; International economic dynamics of security; Dynamics of industrialisation in advanced and developing countries; Security-related counter-trade; International markets

PrerequisitesFamiliar with contemporary international relations and international political economy.

The aim of this course is to provide a contextual, theoretical and practical understanding of the economic and financial aspects of the security-development nexus. The global post-war economy is characterised by both rapidly escalating research, technology and acquisition expenditure and taut, if not declining, national development and security budgets. These twin pressures have forced policy-makers to focus on achieving the goal of ‘affordability’ through value-for-money initiatives. However, efficient management of scarce national resources at the ‘departmental’ level is not undertaken in isolation from broader economic influences. Thus, in the contemporary study of development economics, it is essential to examine the contributions made by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the trade-offs between security and defence expenditure and economic growth, the economic dimensions of civil integration into the broader defence and security sector, particularly focused on the role of offsets in economic development.


• Understand and have the skills to evaluate the dynamic changes impacting on the global development environmental map.

• Analyse the industrial consolidation, commercialisation and collaborative policies and trends shaping global defence and security industrial practices.

• Critically examine the policies and effectiveness of technology development, sharing and transfer in the global context.

Who should attendThe course is relevant to people who work in government, security and defence sectors. It will be of interest to individuals from a variety of backgrounds including managers with responsibility for security, close protection and defence procurement projects, defence research and development staff, defence corporate managers, and military acquisition staff.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual assignment and group work.






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Course DeliveryPresentations from academic staff are complemented by those from subject matter experts from industry. In addition, students are expected to work in teams, making considered through life management decisions and testing those decisions utilising a range of modelling and simulation tools. The case study system model will be pre-prepared for the course.


The course examines the scale and scope of through life support to defence capability and how Through Life Support TLS is contracted for and delivered.

The principal focus is on the achievement of desired levels of operational availability, the associated operations and support costs, and the trade-offs. Students will review the established approaches to estimating and forecasting costs, and the recognised support cost drivers. They will then utilise this knowledge as they experiment with a range of simulation modelling tools, examining the results of through life support management decisions they have made in teams, utilising a realistic case study system. As well as examining, and experimenting with, the maintenance and repair procedures associated with the case study system, students will also be able to model a range of potential spares solutions to gauge their effect on availability and cost. The challenge of managing obsolescence will also be factored into their decisions.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at managers and decision makers in acquisition, logistics, and through life support roles in Defence. It is relevant to those who are charged with delivering operational availability at affordable cost, through life.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment.







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Course DeliveryThe course is presented using a thematic approach to help students gain a good understanding of how the topics are interlinked. It is delivered by means of lectures, virtual laboratory sessions, tutorials and a design exercise.

PrerequisitesA relevant undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience.


The aim of the course is to enable graduate engineers to develop an in-depth understanding and general appreciation of the increasingly important electric drive technologies in many transport, industrial and defence applications. This will equip them with the knowledge that is necessary to apply and exploit these technologies successfully as the future solutions in their own fields.

Students will be introduced to a range of topics central to electric drive technologies including:

• Overview of electric drive systems

• Key concepts, configurations and components

• Control and simulation of electric drive systems

• Electric machines – the bones of electric drives

• DC, permanent magnet, induction and switched reluctance motors

• Electromagnetic and thermal designs

• New magnetic materials and designs

• Power electronics – the muscle of electric drives

• Buck, boost, H-bridge and 3-phase power converters

• Micro/control electronics – the brain of electric drives

• Switching and control technologies

• Energy and power management

• Multi-sourced energy options

• Design exercise – CAT motor

• Applications and future trends

• Technology roadmaps

Who should attendAs industries worldwide are moving towards a more-electric route for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, this course will be relevant to many roles across all sectors. In particular, it will be of interest to engineers, managers and those with responsibility for the evaluation, adoption and deployment of future engineering solutions for their organisations.





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Course DeliveryThe course will be supported by a laboratory exercise and a case study on wind turbines and solar panels. There will also be a visit to a local renewable energy plant.

PrerequisitesAn engineering and/or science background is essential.

Renewable energy is a very important issue of most engineering systems. Therefore to integrate and manage renewable energy resources safely and efficiently will involve many technologies such as electrical, electronics and computers.

The aim of this course is to provide a foundation in renewable energy systems and an overall knowledge of the technologies necessary for system integration and management.

The topics covered by the course include:

• Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems

• Systems Integration

• Electrical Machines

• Energy Storage

• Power Electronics

• Control Systems

• Distributed Power Plants

• Transmission Line and Grids

• Computer and Wireless Networks

• Information Processing and Energy Management

Who should attend

This course is relevant to a wide range of audiences including technology enthusiasts, engineers/technical staff involved with a renewable energy system, project managers, farm owners, factory managers and military-site planners who would like to know more of the technologies available to better exploit renewable energy.






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Course DeliveryDelivery is by lectures, tutorials and demonstrations.

PrerequisitesNo formal pre-requisites for short course attendance.

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The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the field of EO/IR technology and give an understanding of the underlying principles. It will give an appreciation of the likely future advances in the technology and the importance of EO/IR technology in the wider defence system.

Topics covered by the course include simple radiometry and power calculations, signature generation (solid and gaseous), contrast, atmospheric effects, optical systems, detector type (thermal, photon, one and two dimensional arrays, fibre sensors), cooling requirements, detector performance characteristics, simple electronic processing, display options, EO/IR seeker systems, countermeasures (including stealth) and counter-countermeasures and digital image processing.


• Describe EO/IR systems and the underlying principles and technology.

• Analyse the significance of the EO/IR system in the defence context.

• Assess the performance of EO/IR systems.

Who should attendThose seeking an understanding of electro-optics and infrared principles and systems, especially in the military context.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination.







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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryDelivery is by lectures, tutorials and demonstrations.

PrerequisitesNo formal pre-requisites for short course attendance. However attendance on Electro-Optics and Infrared Part 1 is recommended.

The aim of this course it to increase the depth of knowledge in the field of EO/IR technology and give an understanding of the underlying principles. It will give an appreciation of the likely future advances in the technology and the importance of this technology in the wider defence system.

Topics covered by the course include advanced radiometry and power calculations, modulation transfer function, minimum resolvable temperature difference, advanced fibre sensors, advanced digital image processing, laser systems (principles and applications), laser directed energy weapons and laser countermeasures.


• Describe EO/IR systems and the underlying principles and technology.

• Analyse the significance of the EO/IR system in the defence context.

• Assess the performance of EO/IR systems.

Who should attendThose seeking to further their understanding of electro-optics and infrared principles and systems, especially in the military context.








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4.5 DAY COURSE


PrerequisitesNormally a degree or HNC in a scientific discipline.

The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of electromagnetic propagation, devices and antennas relevant to military radar, communications and electronic warfare systems.

The course starts by examining various radio frequency propagation mechanisms and models. A comprehensive overview of antenna types, their principles of operation and typical performance are given. The concept of an antenna array and basic phased array design and feeding techniques are presented. Radio frequency sources, transmission lines and circuital devices spanning HF to millimetre wave are also described together with their system impact in modern communication and radar applications.

Who should attendThe course is intended as a foundation to those new to the subject and also as a refresher to technical managers, scientists and engineers who require rapid familiarisation with the concepts, principles and applications of radio frequency techniques in modern RF systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual assignment and directed study.






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Course DeliveryCourse delivery is largely through lectures and presentations. Guest speakers from within the sector will provide industrial and operational perspectives of communications electronic warfare. Case studies focussed on electronic surveillance and electronic attack will also be used to reinforce the key course aims.

PrerequisitesNone

The course provides an introduction to the concepts of communications electronic warfare, largely from the land perspective. The course begins with an introduction to modern military communication systems, including tactical communications and strategic communications. The three tenets of communications electronic warfare: electronic surveillance (ES), electronic attack (EA) and electronic protection (EP) are then examined.

The second day of the course considers electronic surveillance, signal interception and signal analysis in greater detail. Methods of signal interception, signal deinterleaving, direction finding and signal classification are briefly introduced before considering ways in which non-cooperative communications emitters can be located using either ground based or airborne methods. These methods are contrasted with cooperative methods of emitter geolocation often used by cell phone operators. Active and passive methods of signal protection are also considered, including the use of advanced modulation methods and EMCON. Finally, the emerging problem of signal interception and geolocation of increasingly sophisticated modern communication systems, such as cell phones and wireless networks, in a dense RF environment will be considered.

The final day of the course is devoted to methods of electronic attack. Models of different types of jamming scenario (e.g. stand-in and stand-off jamming applied to tactical communications and satellite communications, etc.) are presented in the form of case studies.

Who should attendThis course is intended for officers of the armed forces and also scientists and engineers in government defence organisations and the defence industry who require rapid familiarisation with the concepts of communications electronic warfare.






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10 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered through a combination of lectures and a supervised design study.

PrerequisitesEither previous attendance on the Computer Aided Design - 3D Solid Modelling course or a reasonable working knowledge of CAD. SolidWorks or ProE are used within the Shrivenham Design Centre. Some knowledge or experience in engineering is also useful.

The aim of the course is to develop the students' ability and experience in designing the components and sub-systems which form the essential elements from which complete mechanical systems are synthesised.

The creation, optimisation and refinement of workable design solutions are emphasised as well as the determination of loads and analysis of stresses. Whilst some material is presented in formal lectures, a substantial part of the course is devoted to solving design problems. During these exercises, course tutors are able to discuss and develop points concerning form design, materials, manufacturing methods etc by means of specific examples rather than in abstraction.


• Understand the importance of a good design for achieving customer satisfaction, especially in respect of reliability.

• Propose novel solutions to a problem.

• Apply the solid modelling techniques to effectively communicate conceptual and detailed designs.

• Appraise designs critically for fitness for purpose and cost effectiveness in relation to customer user requirements.

• Produce clear and concise engineering reports on the design produced.

• Demonstrate the use of correct tolerating to the design of engineering components.

Who should attend

Engineering professionals who are employed in an engineering design role.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. Students are required to prepare a detailed design report showing calculations and sketches to describe the design developed based on the design objectives.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and an optional course in the MSc Military Vehicle Technology.


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3 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course will make use of lectures, practical work including an exercise in ground investigation and a visit to sites of engineering geological interest.

PrerequisitesDegree or technical qualification in engineering, science or mathematics.

The course will provide an overview of important aspects of engineering geology focused to provide illustrations of the applications of geology to practical engineering.

In particular the course will cover the following:

• Principles of engineering geology

• Acquisition of geological information

• Ground investigation

• Contaminated land and environmental site assessment

• Engineering geology of rocks

• Engineering geology of soils

• Hydro-geology

• Military geology

Who should attendThe course is suitable for those with an engineering degree or similar qualification who are interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of the techniques and principles of engineering geology.


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2 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course offers opportunities to undertake practical workshops where interactive knowledge transfer takes place between academic staff and students.

PrerequisitesNone

This course has been introduced to raise awareness of environmental issues, with a primary focus within the defence sector and the acquisition process. The course aims to assist students with the skills, knowledge and development potential to understand and manage environmental problems at the practical level. Students are also introduced to aspects of environmental legislation and the mandatory requirements for formal compliance in defence.

The course content includes:

• Introduction to environmental awareness within defence acquisition.

• Defence-related activities influencing the quality of the environment.

• Effective methods of environmental protection in defence acquisition.

• Introduction to environmental legislation.

• Environmental compliance in defence.

• Defence related case studies.

Who should attendThis course is best suited to individuals working in defence related areas who require an environmental awareness for a specific role.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis course is assessed by written examination. It is part of a suite of courses, which are approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). On successful completion of this course, Sustainable Development in Defence Acquisition and POEMS students are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of IEMA.

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PrerequisitesNone

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the contribution of environmental evidence in a forensic investigation and how analytical sciences can help the investigation of crimes against the environment.


• Introduction to environmental forensic science

• Forensic palynology and botany

• Forensic entomology

• Forensic limnology (diatoms)

• Forensic sedimentology, soil profiling and soil analysis

• Taphonomic processes of decay

• Environmental law, policy and compliance

• Detection, prevention and prosecution of crimes against the environment

• Detection and prevention of wildlife crime

• Case studies in environmental crime

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those who want an introduction into the principles, theories, processes and techniques used in environmental forensics.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a laboratory report based on a fieldwork exercise and an essay.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme.






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2 DAY COURSE


PrerequisitesNone

This course is for students who have a role to assist the MOD in meeting Sustainable Development (SD) targets and who have a lead in embedding SD in defence activities in accordance with legislation, policies, investment and procurement decisions.

The MOD is committed to achieving SD and this course introduces this commitment through a series of presentations and case studies. The course will introduce SD with a primary focus on the defence sector and the acquisition process. It aims to assist students with the information required to understand and manage SD implementation at an introductory level.


• Introduction to sustainable development

• Sustainable consumption and production

• Climate change and energy

• Natural resource protection and environmental enhancement

• Sustainable communities

• Policy making and standard setting

• Key indicators

• Tools available

Who should attendThis course is best suited to individuals working in defence related areas who require a sustainable development or environmental awareness for a specific role.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis course is assessed by written examination. It is part of a suite of courses, which are approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). On successful completion of this course, Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence and POEMS students are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of IEMA.





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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryFormal lectures supported by a variety of in-lecture explosives demonstrations, tutorials, tour/study of the ammunition hall, hands-on practical classes and a demonstration on the Explosives Range.

PrerequisitesDegree in science related discipline or appropriate relevant experience.

The aim of the course is to provide a wide understanding of explosives and their effects including:

• Burning, deflagration and detonation

• Shaped charges and wave shaping

• Explosive range demonstrations

Materials

• Primary, secondary and tertiary explosives

• Commercial and military high explosives

• Propellants and pyrotechnics

• Fuels and oxidizers

• Improvised explosive devices (IED)

• Insensitive munitions

• Ammunition, explosive train and delivery systems

Chemistry

• Initiation

• Chemistry and thermochemistry of explosives; power and brisance

• Manufacture and formulation of energetic materials

Management

• Safety, reliability and testing of explosives

• Classification and legislation

• Explosives and the environment

On successful completion of this course, students will understand the principles, manufacture, initiation and effects of primary and secondary explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics and their application in commercial and military environments. They will be familiar with current ammunition and appreciate the importance of safety, legislation, reliability, testing, storage and environmental impact of explosives.

Who should attendSuitable for military officers, defence industry staff, government servants and civilians who work in the field of explosives. This introductory level course also provides a framework understanding for other courses at Shrivenham that are explosives related or are underpinned by the field of explosives.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a test, which includes a multiple choice section, longer answer questions and a mathematical problem in the area of the thermochemistry.







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2.5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course offers opportunities to interact with other students and academic staff so that knowledge transfer takes place.

PrerequisitesNone, although the course is best suited to those individuals who are involved with environmental and explosives activities.

Environmental concerns are now high on the political agenda. Global concern over environmental issues has increased substantially in recent years. The 2002 World Environment Summit in Johannesburg outlined the importance of sustainable development and its relationship to environmental protection.

The development, production, use and disposal of explosives can have detrimental effects on the natural environment. Therefore the entire life cycle of explosives needs to be managed more sustainably in response to the global agenda. This course will highlight some of the effects explosives have on our environment and also the mitigation measures which can be used to reduce the overall long term environmental impacts.

The course introduces the concept of environmental effects associated with explosives from extraction to disposal.


• Environmental policy and legislation

• Environmental effect of explosives use

• Environmental assessment of explosives

• Environmental risk

• Design for disposal

• Recycling technologies

• Demilitarisation and the environment

Who should attendThis course is best suited to individuals working in defence related areas who require an environmental awareness for the management of explosive activities in the environment.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework written report and an essay.







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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course is based on lectures and workshop demonstrations.

PrerequisitesUndergraduate degree in engineering, science or technology.


The aim of the course is to examine modes of failure in engineering components and to develop the ability to deduce causes of failure from post-failure component examination.

It covers analytical and experimental stress analysis, materials properties, modes of failure and safety factors.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for people with a technical background who need to work with mechanical engineers to understand the likely causes of mechanical failure. It is also suitable for people with a mechanical engineering degree who have been working in other fields and need to refresh their skills.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written case study report and written examination.







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3 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryLectures will be complemented by laboratory classes and audio-visual material.

PrerequisitesDegree or technical qualification in engineering, science or mathematics.


The course will provide a basic understanding of the way in which stresses and strains develop in engineering components. Methods of determining stresses will be explained. From knowledge of stress distributions, criteria will be developed which determine the failure of engineering components.

The study of failure will include instability, yield, brittle fracture and fatigue. The use of fracture will be treated in some depth. The mechanics of fibre-reinforced composite materials will also be discussed.

The course is designed to give a concise but comprehensive account of the behaviour of materials under stress. Particular reference will be made to composite materials, modern developments in the treatment of brittle fracture and fatigue using fracture mechanics and materials selection.

Who should attendThis course is appropriate to officers and civilians in the MOD, research establishments and industry who need to have an understanding of the failure of structural materials in their work which includes research, design, development or production.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis course is part of an external course in military construction. It is not assessed.




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4 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course is a highly practical one, which will involve the analysis of real objects in the analytical facilities of Cranfield Forensic Institute. It is taught by experts from throughout the world.

PrerequisitesNone, although some experience of basic science is an advantage. However all techniques are taught from the basics assuming no previous knowledge.

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles of forensic and scientific investigations into art objects. Content includes: introduction to the art world; collectors, auction houses and museums; object and material types; relative and absolute dating; and provenancing and analysis.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe the basic functioning of the art market, demonstrate a critical awareness of the legal roles of various players and the part that science can play; critically assess the various scientific and non-scientific techniques and demonstrate an understanding of how sampling strategies are applied and which techniques are of most use.

Whilst the course is broad, it tends to concentrate on the analysis of three dimensional objects rather than paintings, although these are covered in part.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at those who have an interest in the art world and the use of analysis in the investigation of art objects. This includes professionals from auction houses and museums, collectors and students of art objects.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a report on a forgery investigation.



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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryIn addition to presentations, the course will include hall tours to discuss vehicles and equipment and laboratory sessions in order to reinforce the lecture material. The course will include invited speakers to complement the academic delivery.

PrerequisitesNone - the course is intended to be an introduction to the topic for students new to the industry, while broadening the knowledge of those who have worked in the industry for some time.

This course aims to give a general understanding of the overall requirements, characteristics and design of fighting vehicles and their sub-systems for engineers with limited or specialised experience in fighting vehicle technology.

The course includes a range of topics including:

• Introduction to AFV design.

• Attack of armour and protection.

• Powertrain requirements for military vehicles, including engines, driveline and potential future developments.

• Vehicle running gear, suspensions, vehicle ride and handling.

• Terramechanics and off road mobility.

• Weapon systems technology, control and ammunition natures.

• Case studies of current vehicles and lessons that can be learnt from the past.

Who should attendThe course is designed for those in both the defence industry and the military. It is ideally suited to those who have recently moved into such roles but will also be useful to those with more experience who wish to broaden their understanding of the technology in this area. The course will suit both graduates and non-graduates.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe teaching of the underpinning concepts and methods is mainly interactive, with the students conducting a series of exercises to confirm knowledge. A syndicate exercise conducted during the course is formally assessed.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification such as an HNC/HND with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.

As a managed resource finance is central to all MOD acquisition activity. Effective leaders and managers recognise that an appropriate understanding of financial structures, process and methods is essential to making informed decisions both for the management of operating costs and the acquisition of capital assets (equipment), support and services. Part of this understanding relates to industry and its supply. One area of particular attention relates to the interpretation of supplier performance from reported accounts.

The aim of the course is to provide students with a strategic understanding of the principles, structures and techniques underpinning both financial and management accounting and their application both within the private and public sector. On successful completion of this course, students will be capable of identifying key financial statements and their relevance to the management of public and private sector organisations, form critical judgements as to the financial and cost management performance of the organisation, evaluate and present information on costing, budgeting and capital investment as well as acting as an intelligent customer of financial information.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for anyone in the public or private sector who is either exposed to or responsible for gathering, interpreting and analysing financial information as part of their organisational decision making process.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by two formal assessments:

A syndicate exercise conducted during the course is formally assessed.

An exam based on the material covered during the course.








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4 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by a mix of lectures, computer practicals and case studies illustrating how the techniques introduced in the course may be applied to idealised problems of weapons and vehicle engineering.


PrerequisitesNormally a degree or HNC in engineering or another numerate discipline.

This course is designed to present the elementary skills and knowledge required to perform engineering finite-element (FE) analyses with an industry standard FE package and to critically assess such analysis in terms of modelling and numerical error. It also introduces hydrocodes for simulation of high strain rate mechanics.

The course will include the following topics:

• Mathematical Foundations: overview of finite-elements in one dimension, weighted residuals, Galerkin method, weak form, shape and weighting functions, one dimensional elements, time-dependent problems, applications to heat transfer and mechanics.

• Two Dimensional Problems: review of 2D heat transfer and mechanics, 2D elements, linear and quadratic, rectangular and triangular elements. Practical-Pro-Mechanica for 2D problems.

• Three Dimensional Problems: review of 3D mechanics, 3D elements, modelling failure, Pro-Mechanica for 3D problems.

• Hydrocodes: background, Lagrangian and Eulerian approaches, time-integration, artificial viscosity, methods for material contact and large deformations, overview of material and explosive modelling, applications, ANSYS-Autodyn Practical.

• Materials Modelling: stress-strain relations, equations of state, case studies.

• Dynamic Problems: finite element methods for determining natural frequencies.

Who should attendThis course is targeted at engineers who need to gain an understanding of the finite element and hydrocode methods for simulating weapon and military vehicle systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by submitted coursework. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Weapon and Vehicle Systems, the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course will be comprised of presentations and hands on practical activities, including live firing demonstrations. Guest speakers from industry will also share and discuss their experiences of forensic firearms and ballistics investigations.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate degree or relevant work experience with prior knowledge of firearms and ammunition function.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles involved in forensic investigations involving firearms. Students will be introduced to a range of topics associated with this discipline, which include:

• Weapon function and design

• Introduction to gunshot residue analysis

• Introduction to serial number restoration techniques

• Deactivated, reactivated and improvised firearms

• Classification under current UK firearms legislation

• Firearms examination and recovery of evidence

These topics will be supplemented with practical sessions involving the examination of small arms and ammunition within a forensic context.

Who should attendThis course will be of interest to graduates and more experienced workers who already have an understanding of firearms and ammunition function and are looking to advance their knowledge in forensic firearms investigations.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written coursework comprising of two investigations:

• Serial number restoration

• Forensic firearms investigation








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Course DeliveryThe course will be comprised of presentations and hands-on practical activities, including live firing demonstrations.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate degree or relevant work experience. No prior knowledge of firearms, ammunition or ballistics is required.

Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics– Introduction

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the principles of forensic investigations involving firearms and the investigation of projectile ballistics.

Students will be introduced to a range of topics associated with these disciplines, which include:

• Introduction to weapon function and performance

• Introduction to ammunition construction and design

• Introduction to firearms identification

• Introduction to current UK firearms legislation

• Introduction to the science of internal and external ballistics

These topics will be supplemented with practical sessions involving the examination of small arms and ammunition, and the ballistic investigation of improvised mortar bombs.

Who should attendThis course is aimed at non-specialists from a variety of backgrounds who would like to learn the fundamental principles of forensic firearms and ballistic investigations.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written coursework comprising of two investigations:

• Weapon functioning exercise

• Improvised mortar investigation







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PrerequisitesNone

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the science and mechanism of fire initiation and spreading and of the explosion process in condensed and gaseous systems. It will give students an appreciation of the techniques used in the forensic investigation of fires and explosions.


• Fire Initiation

• Spontaneous ignition and thermal explosion

• Fire spread in gases

• Dust explosions

• Pool fires

• Anaerobic fires

• Fire spread in solids

• Anatomy of a fire

• Effects of fire on the human

• Condensed explosives

• Forensic examination of fires and explosions

• Consideration of case studies


• Understand the fundamental principles of fire science theory and fire modelling and demonstrate a critical awareness of the limitations of current theories and modelling processes.

• Identify the various physical and mechanical processes and mechanisms leading to the initiation of fire and of explosion.

• Analyse the principles involved in the spread of fire and the development of vapour, dust and condensed explosions.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the forensic techniques used in the examination of suspicious fire and explosive incidents.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for those with an interest in the science of fire and explosions and how the investigation of incidents involving these influence the practice of investigators.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering and the Forensic MSc Programme.







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Course DeliveryThe course will be run by skilled facilitators supported by experienced guest speakers in a range of forensic disciplines, such as Tony Brown, Martin Hall, Martin Brown, Mark Farmer, Andrew Shortland, Anna Williams, Karl Harrison, Sophie Beckett and Roland Wessling.

PrerequisitesNone

This course provides an overview of forensic archaeology and anthropology. It covers both practical and theoretical aspects of both sciences and of many related fields, such as ballistics and explosives, entomology, radiography and geology or geophysics. It is an intense course that closely resembles the way the Forensic MSc Programme is taught. All lectures and practical sessions are taught and supervised by internal and external experts with considerable experience in their respective fields.

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the subject of forensic archaeology and anthropology and to provide an understanding of the many ways in which the scientific techniques and principles of the disciplines can contribute to the forensic investigation of crime. The course demonstrates the truly interdisciplinary nature of forensic archaeology and anthropology by including many neighbouring forensic sciences and their links with the core sciences of this course.

Topics that will be covered in the course include:

• Forensic skeletal analysis

• Practical geophysical surveying

• Forensic radiography

• Forensic DNA and isotope techniques

• Mass disasters and human rights violations

• Theoretical and practical ballistics

• Gunshot and blast wounds

• Decay and taphonomic processes

• Forensic environmental sciences

• Live firing on the ranges

Who should attendThis course is intended for anyone with an interest in forensic science in general and forensic archaeology and/or anthropology in particular. It can also provide a good indication to all of those who consider a career in forensic sciences, either in the UK or abroad. Staff and guest lecturers will be available to discuss job prospects and career path opportunities. Furthermore, this course can provide an overview of the application of various forensic sciences to serving police and scene of crime officers.

It is intended that many of the students will wish to go on to investigate aspects of the subject in more detail.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis is a stand-alone short course for professional development. All students will receive a certificate of attendance.





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Course DeliveryThe course will be comprised of presentations and hands-on practical activities, including live firing demonstrations. Guest speakers from industry will also share and discuss their experiences of forensic firearms and ballistics investigations.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate degree or relevant work experience with prior knowledge of firearms and ammunition function, and a fundamental understanding of ballistics.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles of internal, external, terminal and wound ballistics and how they can be used in forensic investigations. Students will be introduced to a range of topics associated with this discipline, which include:

• Internal ballistics

• Intermediate ballistics

• External ballistics


• Introduction to wound ballistics

• Shotgun ballistics

• Hit probability

• Fragmenting munitions

These topics will be supplemented with practical sessions investigating the practical applications of ballistics.

Who should attendThis course will be of interest to graduates and more experienced workers that already have an understanding of firearms and ammunition function who are looking to advance their knowledge in ballistic investigations

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of written coursework comprising of two investigations:

• Hit probability exercise

• Ballistic investigation








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Course DeliveryOne week of classroom and laboratory tuition. External lecturers will also teach on this course.

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (including Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of advanced forensic computing techniques and to acquire the skills to apply these successfully. The course will examine in a practical setting advanced forensic computing techniques as applied to a number of areas of current relevance. Students will learn how to identify and access artefacts of forensic significance in these areas and will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in applying these techniques.

Areas covered will be:

• Forensic analysis of the registry structure and analysis of optical media disk storage formats.

• Virtual machine forensics.

• Forensic analysis of dynamic disks, spanned disks etc.

• Forensic evidence resulting from web-site development and management.

• Approaches to anti forensic techniques.

• Forensically exploiting operating system indexes.

Who should attendSuitable for personnel working as practitioners in the field of forensic computing and who have at least two years’ experience.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written and practical examinations taken at the end of the course.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing.






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Course DeliveryOne week of classroom and laboratory tuition.

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (inc Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for students to successfully establish and maintain the security of corporate information systems. The course will develop a broad understanding of security in an organisation, based on developing an understanding of risk, and how it is assessed and managed. The emphasis is on relating all the components of a security management system, management, operational and technical, to their contribution to risk. Students will be provided with the skills to make rational risk-based decisions in a complex problem environment.


• Foundation concepts

• Law and ethics

• Risk assessment and management

• Infrastructure security

• Operational security

• Security assessment

• Forensic aspects

Who should attendSuitable for personnel working in any sector, who are responsible for the security of computer systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examinations taken at the end of the course.







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The aim of this course it to enable students to develop knowledge and skills for the recovery of admissible evidence from computers which have been used to access or exchange data across the Internet.

The course focuses upon artefacts remaining upon a subject machine that has been used to access the Internet and will include:

• Internet specific crimes

• Internet history

• Internet organisation

• Basic protocols

• Email protocols

• Reliability of data received from the Internet

• Forensically important database artefacts

• Web browsers

• Forensic evidence from e-mail clients

• Social networking applications

• Effect of malware on internet clients

Who should attendSuitable for personnel working as practitioners in the field of forensic computing and who have at least one year’s experience.








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The aim of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills for the recovery of admissible evidence from computers which are, or have been, connected to a formal network.


• Network basics

• Network devices

• Backup types

• Simple networking systems

• Windows networks

• Exchange and e-mail servers

• Seizing/securing evidence

Who should attendSuitable for personnel working as practitioners in the field of forensic computing and who have at least one year’s experience.


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Course DeliveryTwo weeks of classroom and laboratory tuition. External lecturers will also teach during the two weeks.

PrerequisitesMembers of UK Law Enforcement Agencies (including the Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK Companies (overseas agencies will be considered on application). A sound background in computing is required and ideally, if not currently working within the field, applicants will have previously studied the Forensic Computing Process Course.

The aim of this comprehensive course is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and practical experience that will enable them to recover admissible evidence from PC based computers and the skills and competencies to prepare such evidence for presentation in a Court of Law.


• Evidence and forensic process

• Computer principles relevant to forensics

• Understanding forensic artefacts

• Disk and data storage

• File systems

• Introduction to Windows forensics

Who should attendSuitable for personnel working as practitioners in the field of forensic computing within a hi-tech crime team (or similar) of law enforcement organisations. Also for personnel working in similar units within corporate organisations.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examinations taken at the end of the course.







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Course DeliveryOne week of classroom tuition, which includes one full day of courtroom skills training by an external training company.


The aim of this course is to provide students with a sound understanding of the practical legal aspects involved in the provision of evidence in court. The relevant laws are presented in an overview manner, and students are introduced to the problems that they will face in preparing, presenting and explaining computer-derived evidence in non-computer literate courtrooms.


• Key legal aspects of computer crime

• Civil issues and general enforcement

• Evidential aspects of computer material

• Court room environments

Who should attendSuitable for personnel working in any sector who need to be aware of legislation relating to computer usage.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination taken at the end of the course.







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The aim of this course is to enable students to plan and implement a forensic analysis of Mac filing systems.

The course uses Mac Mini computers to forensically examine Mac operating systems, including:

• Installation and overview of the Mac OS X operating system.

• Navigating the Mac OS X Aqua Interface.

• Utilising the command line interface for forensic examinations.

• Examine and interpret the boot process and logging.

• Identification and interpretation of hard disks, partitions and file systems.

• Break down and identify file, date and time behaviour.

• Acquiring, investigating and manipulating Mac forensic images.

• Interpret the role of the SQL database and spotlight.

• Analysis of mail and web browsing artefacts.

• File deletion and recovery.

• Plan and present an analysis strategy based upon defined parameters.









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The aim of this course is to provide the student with the programming skills required to write specific programs to complement existing forensic investigative software. Such programs will seek to solve original problems encountered in the field. In particular, production of these programs will offer a method of verifying output from commercial forensic packages. No previous programming experience is assumed. The language taught will be Python.

Who should attendSuitable for personnel working as practitioners in the field of forensic computing within hi-tech crime teams (or similar) of law enforcement organisations. Also suitable for personnel working as practitioners in the above field but within the financial sector, data recovery, computer security, personal security companies etc.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a practical examination taken at the end of the course.







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PrerequisitesThe course assumes no prior knowledge of forensic computing practice.

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of the forensic workflow from seizure to reporting evidence, including the analysis and selection of appropriate processes, tools and approaches at different stages in the workflow.

The course assumes no prior knowledge of forensic computing practice. Students will examine the stages of the forensic process in a practical setting, together with the options available and techniques that can be applied at each stage.

Practical work will focus on process issues, rather than a deep understanding of systems and artefacts, and include the introductory use of a range of commercial forensic tools to manage cases and extract evidence.

Who should attendSuitable for personnel who are new to the field of forensic computing or who are considering a move into the area.








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The aim of this course is to develop a practical working knowledge and understanding of Linux and open-source tools as a platform for performing computer forensic examinations.

The course provides an introduction to Linux and both GUI and command line environments. Students will learn key forensic tools available on a Linux platform and how they can be used to synthesise a forensic workflow.


• Overview of Linux and Unix platforms

• Linux basics

• Managing forensic data

• Open source analysis tools and their use

• Building a forensically sound workflow









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Course DeliveryLectures, group work, seminars, debates and hands-on practical activities. Guest speakers are from industry and academia.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.

The aim of the course is to provide a critical understanding of the different identification methods which centre around the anatomy of the face and head.

The course content will include:

• Facial anatomy.

• The history of facial reconstruction.

• Facial reconstruction techniques and famous cases.

• Advances in computerised facial composite methods.

• Biometric methods of identification.

• Other forms of facial identification: ear prints, lip prints, sinus comparison.

• Dental identification.


• Describe the origin, insertion and function of the different muscles of the face.

• Critically assess the value of several different current facial reconstruction techniques.

• Critically assess the value of identification methods based on comparison of ear prints or lip prints or sinus pattern.

• Critically assess the value of biometric identification.

• Be able to successfully complete a clay facial

reconstruction on a skull cast, and compare it to the ante-mortem photographs of the individual.

• Successfully use a computerised method to build a facial composite of a known or unknown individual.

Who should attendSuitable for graduates wishing to gain an understanding of forensic techniques for identification using the structures of the head. The course covers facial reconstruction techniques, forensic odontology, sinus recognition, lip print and iris recognition and much more. Suitable for students, lay people and practitioners wishing to gain hands-on experience of clay facial reconstruction.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a practical clay facial reconstruction and written examination.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology and the MSc in Forensic Investigation.







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Course DeliveryLectures delivered by practitioners, laboratory practical developing analytical techniques and an assessed practical utilising those techniques to solve real problems.


To present the fundamentals of improvised explosive devices and assess how chemical analysis techniques are applied in forensic explosive investigations.


• Evaluate the methods available for the detection and analysis of explosives.

• Distinguish between types of improvised devices and assess methods used for identification.

• Interpret spectroscopic data.

• Decide on a procedure for identifying an explosive compound and prepare a report for forensic purposes.

Who should attendThe course is designed for those in the defence, security or forensics sectors requiring an introduction to the science of improvised explosive devices and the methods employed for the chemical analysis of explosives.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and a laboratory practical report in the form of a witness statement for the police.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme and the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering.







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Course DeliveryThe first half of the course is based on lectures and directed study. The second half is based on tutorials and laboratory exercises with the class split into smaller groups.


The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and practical applications of some of the major analytical techniques used in forensic science.

The objectives are to develop an understanding of a wide range of analytical techniques, including microscopy, X-ray and chemical techniques; to examine the practical application of analytical techniques and the interpretation of their results; to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different analytical techniques and their use in the identification and characterisation of materials.

While DNA is introduced it is covered in greater depth in the course DNA and Toxicology.

Who should attendSuitable for both recent graduates and professionals working in relevant fields of study, this course will prepare students for a variety of exciting forensic related career opportunities. However, the techniques covered are also applicable to a wide range of applications outside of forensic science.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by:

• Preparation of three analytical reports

• Two hour written examination








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Course DeliveryThe course is based on lectures and a laboratory exercise in which the class split into smaller groups. The results of the laboratory exercise are presented during the final afternoon of the course.


The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of trace physical evidence and its associated forensic examination.

The objectives of the course are to understand the concept of trace evidence and how this can be applied to a wide range of physical evidence types and to transfer this theoretical and practical knowledge into forensic examinations and scenes of crime investigations. Types of trace evidence covered include hair/fibre, glass, paint, tool marks and fingerprints. Those interested in DNA should consider the DNA and Toxicology course.

Who should attendSuitable for both recent graduates and professionals working in relevant fields of study, this programme will prepare students for a variety of exciting forensic related career opportunities.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by:

• A laboratory report based on a practical exercise.

• Group presentation on the practical exercise on the last day of the course.









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Location: Shrivenham or by arrangement at an organisation’s site.

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Prerequisites

Attendance on our courses Introduction to Programming in Fortran 2003 and Intermediate Programming in Fortran 2003 (or Introduction to Programming in Fortran 95 and Advanced Programming in Fortran 95) and/or 2 or more years’ Fortran 95 programming experience.

Course Delivery

Topics will typically be introduced by short lectures, followed by questions/discussion and hands-on design and coding examples.

Fortran 2003 extends and enhances the well known Fortran 95 standard. The Fortran 2003 standard included new features such as floating-point exception handling, object oriented programming, and interoperability with C. It also improved and extended existing features such as courses, AL locatable arrays, and input/output facilities. Most of these features have already been added to existing Fortran compilers.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the new features of the Fortran 2003 standard enabling them to write simple programs using these features or modify more complicated existing programs.

The course covers:

• Floating point exception handling

• Interoperability with C

• Object-oriented programming

• Establishing and moving data

• Input/output enhancements

• Overview of remaining parts of the Fortran 2003 standard

The course is designed and taught with the help of Visiting Professor John Reid, Convenor of the ISO Fortran Committee and co-author of ‘Modern Fortran Explained’.

Who should attendThis course is targeted at scientists and engineers, with 3 or more years Fortran 95/2003 programming experience, who need to:

• Design, write or modify Fortran programs involving the new features of Fortran 2003, or

• Gain an appreciation of the benefits of adopting the new features of Fortran 2003 in existing software projects.

All students receive a copy of the course text book ‘Modern Fortran Explained’, Metcalf, Reid and Cohen, OUP, together with a complete course folder and 60 days access to the online course materials.





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Course DeliveryTopics will typically be introduced by short lectures, followed by questions/discussion and hands-on design and coding examples.

All students receive a copy of the course text book ‘Fortran 95/2003 for Scientists and Engineers’ Chapman, McGraw-Hill, a complete course folder and 60 days access to the online course materials.

PrerequisitesNormally a degree or HNC in a scientific discipline.

The aim of this course is to enable students to write simple Fortran programs or modify more complicated existing programs.

The course covers the basic features of the Fortran 2003 language: source form; data types; constants and variables; loops and branches; character manipulation; list-directed and formatted input/output; arrays; array operations and intrinsic functions; courses; course and internal procedures; allocatable and automatic arrays; allocatable character strings; derived data types. These are largely the Fortran 95/2003 equivalent of the features of the Fortran 77 standard.


• Write a Fortran 2003 program to perform a simple scientific task making appropriate use of data types, control-flow, arrays and subprograms

• Generate the program’s code using a standard editor

• Compile, run and test the program

• Be able to determine the behaviour of and modify more complicated programs written by others


Who should attendThis course is targeted at scientists and engineers, with little or no previous programming experience, who need to design and write simple Fortran programs or understand and modify more complex Fortran programs written by others.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of directed study coursework which is normally confirmed by a viva on the written submission. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course.






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Course DeliveryTopics will typically be introduced by short lectures, followed by questions/discussion and hands-on design and coding examples.

All students receive a copy of the course text book ‘Modern Fortran Explained’, Metcalf, Reid and Cohen, OUP, a complete course folder and 60 days access to the online course materials.

PrerequisitesAttendance on our course Introduction to Programming in Fortran 2003 (or Introduction to Programming in Fortran 95) plus 1 year’s Fortran programming experience (or equivalent).

The aim of this course is to enable students to use the intermediate level features of the Fortran programming language either to write new programs or modify more complicated existing programs.

The course covers the intermediate features of the Fortran 2003 language: recursive procedures; keyword and optional arguments; procedure interfaces and interface blocks; generic procedures; user-defined operators and assignment; procedures as arguments; restricting access to courses; advanced use of open/close/read/write; unformatted input/output (I/O); name list I/O; direct access files; pointers and targets; pointer memory allocation; data structures with pointers; accessing the command line; intrinsic procedures. These are largely the Fortran 2003 equivalent of the features of the Fortran 95 standard.


• Design and write a Fortran 2003 program to perform a moderately involved scientific task making appropriate use of courses, I/O and user-defined operators.

• Appreciate the requirement for linked lists and trees for some scientific tasks and be able to modify Fortran code for such tasks appropriately.


Who should attendThis course is targeted at scientists and engineers, with a year or more previous Fortran programming experience, who need to design and write moderately involved Fortran programs and understand and modify more complex Fortran programs written by others.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of directed study coursework which is normally confirmed by a viva on the written submission. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course.







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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: FIS).



Course DeliveryThe course has a three week period in which elements of directed study supported by an online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) are undertaken. A taught week (Monday - Friday) requires attendance at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience or just sufficient relevant experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5.

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This course aims to introduce the core vocabulary and concepts associated with Information Systems. It provides an overview to Information Systems and their use in business, modelling and associated technology. The course also includes an element on research methods, learning and study skills that prepares students for further study in the field and supports the MSc in Information Capability Management, of which this is a course.

Who should attendThe course is relevant to those wishing to develop an appreciation of the use of Information Systems in the support of organisational goals and associated issues. The course would be particularly valuable to those considering other Short Courses for Credit which form part of the MSc in Information Capability Management.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework portfolio.







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Course DeliveryThe course consists of a combination of lectures, tours of military equipment and computer practicals. Finally using the information from the course the students try to predict the performance of a home-made mortar. Their predictions are then tested when the mortar is fired on the explosive range.

PrerequisitesGeneral understanding of the fundamentals of physics.

The aim of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of internal, intermediate and external ballistics and ammunition system design.

The topics covered include:


• Intermediate ballistics


• Rocket propulsion

• Sabot design for kinetic energy ammunition

• Charge and shell design for ammunition

• Fragmentation and blast from ammunition

• Fuses and terminal guidance

• An introduction to smart ammunition

• Kinetic Energy ammunition and cannon ammunition

The course will enable students to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the internal and external ballistics of a gun and its ammunition.

• Explain the key points and significance of a travel-pressure curve and how altering its shape alters the performance of a gun.

• Calculate the energy transferred to a projectile before it leaves the gun barrel.

• Describe the effect of propellant mass, shape and size on gun performance.

• Identify the forces and moments acting on the projectile in flight and explain how a projectile may become unstable.

• Calculate simplified projectile mechanics including rigid body motion relating to translation, rotation and gyroscopic effects.

• Identify the main types of ammunition and their modes of operation.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis course is accredited by IMECHE.

If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology.





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Course DeliveryLectures and demonstrations.

PrerequisitesNone

The course will provide an introduction to the technology and application of body armour in police, security forces and military environments.

The content includes:

• User requirements (police, military)

• Threats (ammunition, weapons, knives, fragments and IEDs)

• Human vulnerability

• Behind armour body trauma (head, torso)

• Injuries and treatment

• Human factors issues

• Materials (fibre, fabrics, composites, ceramics, transparents)

• Test methods (police, military)

• Demonstrations of test methods

Who should attendThe course is aimed at expert users, technologists and engineers who require an understanding of the current and future solutions for protecting personnel from a variety of threats. It will also be of use to procurement and purchasing managers who require a sound understanding of the requirements, capabilities, and specifications of modern personnel protection systems.






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Course DeliveryLectures and detailed practical sessions. Guest speakers are academics and practitioners with much relevant experience.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. A basic understanding of skeletal anatomy would be advantageous.

The aim of this course is to introduce the contribution of biological anthropology to the study of a forensic context.


• History of forensic anthropology.• The place of forensic anthropology in a

criminal investigation.• Types of information that forensic anthropology

reveals and an assessment of its reliability.• Determining human from non-human bones.• Identifying minimum number of individuals.• Basic human skeletal anatomy.• Determination of age and sex of an individual from

juvenile and adult skeletal remains.• Determination of stature from whole and

fragmentary remains.• Assessment of ethnic ancestry.• Basic dentition.• The limitations of skeletal analysis.


• Explain the role of biological anthropology in forensic science.

• Recognise, name and accurately describe any human bone.

• Distinguish human bones from the most common animal bones.

• From a (nearly) complete skeleton, distinguish

between sexes and determine approximate age, stature and ethnic ancestry.

• Combine a series of different bone identifications and draw conclusions as to possible identities of an individual.

• Appraise and defend the possibilities and limitations of the techniques.

Who should attendSuitable for graduates wishing to gain an understanding of human osteology and the techniques used by forensic anthropologists and osteologists to build an osteological profile of an unknown individual, including an estimation of sex, age, stature and ethnicity. Suitable for interested lay people, students and practitioners wishing to gain new or refresh their knowledge in this area.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an osteological lab report and a practical ‘spotter’ examination.








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Course DeliveryLectures and detailed practical sessions. Guest speakers are academics and practitioners with much relevant experience.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. A basic understanding of skeletal anatomy would be advantageous. Attendance of the Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology - Osteology course is a pre-requisite.

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The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of how skeletal remains are positively identified, and how causes and manners of death are ascertained.


• The legal and social need for a positive identification of individuals.

• Pathology: identification and characterisation of disease visible on the skeleton.

• Cause and manner of death.

• Identifying trauma and injuries from skeletal remains.

• The use of trauma in positive identification.

• Fractures and fracture healing.

• Characteristic wounds left by weapons.

• Dental pathology.


• Identify the need amongst the relatives and friends of a victim, in addition to society as a whole, for accurate positive identification of remains.

• Be able to apply theoretically and practically the various techniques for positive identification.

• Identify some of the most common pathologies and diseases evident on bone.

• Draw conclusions about the lifestyle of an individual from the pathology evident on the bone.

• Identify trauma and draw justified inferences as to manner of death.

• Categorise the injuries caused by various different sorts of weaponry.

• Identify the most common examples of dental pathology.

Who should attendSuitable for graduates wishing to gain an understanding of human osteology and the techniques used by forensic anthropologists and osteologists to identify an unknown individual and determine manner of death, including estimation of pathology and trauma. Suitable for interested lay people, students and practitioners wishing to gain new or refresh their knowledge in this area.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by practical ‘spotter’ examination.







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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures, tutorials and exercises supported by directed private study.


This course assesses the management of natural disasters and their impact in reducing disaster risks and vulnerability at household and community levels. More concretely the course aims to extrapolate the complexities of disaster risk management drawing on specific case studies from the global North and South. In so doing, disaster risk management is understood at the interface with development, sociology, gender, geography and disaster risk reduction scholarships in order to provide a deeper theoretical and practical understanding that underpins the domain of disaster management.

Topics covered during the course include:• Essentials of disaster risk management with

special focus on vulnerability approach

• Livelihoods in disaster risk management

• Achieving resilience through community-based disaster preparedness programmes

• Case studies to analyse the key concepts

Who should attendThis course is suitable for professionals, practitioners and graduates pursuing careers in disaster and development management, emergency services, armed forces, risk and security management in the security, development and humanitarian sectors.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security.





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Course DeliveryIn addition to lectures, seminars and exercises, guest speakers from the field will share and discuss their experiences. The course combines a theoretical and practical approach.

PrerequisitesInterest in current affairs.

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the leadership challenges presented by the emerging threats to peace and development and examines how these new security threats can be dealt with. It explores the main theories, concepts and debates and provides empirical knowledge of major security issues.


• Identify and comprehend the current strategic context.

• Analyse the complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs.

• Acquire an in-depth understanding of the core theories and concepts underpinning international relations.

• Evaluate the international reality using these core theoretic tools.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the political, socio-economic, historical, and cultural contexts of the international system and its institutions.

• Critically analyse the evolution of the international system with an outlook on the future and the threats posed to leadership.

• Understand elite policy decision-making with particular emphasis on foreign policy.

• Analyse the actors, instruments, processes and structures of the international system in particular those related to security and development threats.

Who should attendThe course is ideal for students who work or seek to work with a governmental agency, an inter-governmental organisation, a non-governmental organisation or a multinational corporation. The course provides a very good overview for those with careers in the civil and foreign service, non-governmental and international organisations, private firms and research.






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10 DAY COURSE(Two 5 Day Courses)

Course Delivery The course is delivered by a combination of lectures, tutorials and a range visit. Some lectures are delivered by external/visiting lecturers.

PrerequisitesBoth courses are integrated hence registration is required for both courses GW applications 1 and GW applications 2.

Guided Weapon Applications 1 provides the student with an understanding of the principles, concepts and techniques of various key facets of guided weapon design, including explosives, warheads, materials and terminal effects.


• Critically define the requirements for the terminal effects, including guided weapon materials, warheads and explosives.

• Understand the key material selection and material properties including specific failure modes for guided weapon systems.

• Understand the importance of explosives and warheads within the context of guided weapon systems.

• Analyse and critically evaluate the guided weapon mechanical design and create the knowledge base for setting realistic guided weapon system acquisition requirements.

• Critically evaluate the key terminal effects which relate to explosives, materials and warheads.

Guided Weapon Applications 2 provides the student with an understanding of the principles, concepts and techniques of guided weapon design, especially those involving the key disciplines of structures, vibrations and aeroelasticity, power supplies and fuzing.


• Critically define the requirements for the terminal effects, including guided weapon structures, materials, warheads and explosives, fuzing and vibrations and aeroelasticity.

• Synthesise suitable intelligent based algorithms with performance enhancement properties for the EPS resulting in a state-of-the-art guided weapon subsystem.

• Understand the design principles of structures for guided weapon systems.

• Understand the operational principles of Electrical Power Supplies (EPS) and critically improve performance and therefore consider realisation constraints and the design implications to the guided weapon systems.

Who should attendDesign engineers and project managers who wish to enhance their understanding of guided weapon systems and wish to understand how all these systems are interlinked.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by closed-book written examination and individual written assignments.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Guided Weapons.






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PrerequisitesIdeally, students should possess a sound scientific or engineering background, preferably at graduate level.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of propulsion and aerodynamics in a generalised manner, but with particular emphasis on guided weapon (GW) applications. The subjects covered include:

• Propulsion General introduction, thermodynamics, gas dynamics, performance parameters, flight mechanics, rockets.

• Aerodynamics Fundamental definitions, basic fluid dynamics, basic aerodynamics, origins of lift, subsonic drag, compressible flow, transonic flow, supersonic flow, hypersonic flow.


• Comprehend the underlying principles of thermodynamics and gas dynamics, as applied to thermomechanical jet propulsion.

• Understand the operating features of military rocket systems and the parameters used to assess their performance.

• Comprehend the principles of low- and high-speed aerodynamics.

• Apply the fundamental laws of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics to a subsonic missile system.

• Analyse the performance of a GW rocket motor.

• Calculate the range and velocity of a typical GW.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for any engineers and scientists wishing to expand their basic knowledge of propulsion and aerodynamics theory. It is particularly well suited to those with a specific interest in the field of guided weapons since all of the examples relate to this application, being one of the core theory courses of the MSc in Guided Weapon Systems. Students would especially benefit if they were to take the accompanying later course Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 2.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination, informal open book tests and laboratory practical write-ups.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Guided Weapon Systems.






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PrerequisitesIdeally, students should possess a sound scientific or engineering background, preferably at graduate level. Candidates also need to have undertaken the accompanying Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 1 course.

The aim of this course is to further develop the subjects of propulsion and aerodynamics, and to apply the underlying principles to the fields of specific guided weapon (GW) applications.

The subjects covered include:

• Propulsion rocket design, rocket propellants, gas turbines, ramjets.

• Aerodynamics aerofoil sections, swept wings, slender delta wings, bodies (axial force), bodies (normal force), wing/body combinations, controls, missile trim and stability, aerodynamic derivatives, aerodynamic interactions, high angle of attack aerodynamics, aerodynamic heating and heat transfer issues.


• Comprehend the underlying principles of propulsion and aerodynamics, as applied and related to any guided weapon system.

• Understand the operating features of military rocket and air-breather propulsion systems and the parameters used to assess their performance.

• Comprehend and apply the principles of low and high speed aerodynamics to the design of a guided weapon system.

• Assess the most suitable means of propulsion for a given missile design requirement.

• Analyse the propulsion, aerodynamics and stability/control trade-offs involved in a GW design.

• Calculate the propulsion and aerodynamic characteristics of a guided weapon system and furthermore, be able to apply them to a detailed stability/control design.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for any engineers and scientists wishing to expand their basic knowledge of propulsion and aerodynamics theory. It is particularly well suited to those with a specific interest in the field of guided weapons since all of the examples relate to this application, being one of the core applications courses of the MSc in Guided Weapon Systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and informal open book tests.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Guided Weapon Systems.






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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations and case studies, the course will include a visit to the on site Guided Weapon Systems Exhibition Hall where students can see actual seeker systems integrated within a missile platform.

PrerequisitesThe course assumes a knowledge of guidance techniques. Those requiring this material will find it on the one day Missile Guidance Techniques course.

The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to radar, Infra Red (IR) and multisensor seekers. The course will give students an understanding of the technologies involved in the realisation of seeker heads working in the centimetric, millimetric and infra red parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. It will enable students to appreciate the utility of these technologies, and typical characteristics will be discussed for land, sea and air targets, together with how these characteristics may be exploited for such processes as non co-operative target recognition. Where appropriate, the interaction between the seeker head and the rest of the missile will be discussed.

The course will cover:

• An overview of guided weapons

• An overview of guided weapons targets

• Introduction to homing guidance including active, semi active and passive techniques

• Radar revision for guided weapons

• Microwave and millimetric wave source suitable for use in guided weapons

• Doppler beam sharpening and imaging seekers

• Antennas and radomes

• Centrimetric seekers

• IR revision

• IR systems

• Laser technology

• IR seeker heads

• Multi-sensor seekers and data fusion

Who should attendRecent graduates and more experienced staff moving into the seeker field for the first time.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is primarily classroom based supported by printed notes, video clips and presentations on radar homing and surveillance systems and includes practical demonstrations of missile actuation, sensors and IR seeker technologies.

PrerequisitesNone

Guided Weapons

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of a guided weapon system and the technology of sub-systems within it. It introduces students to the theoretical design and to the hardware of the guided weapon and its subsystems.

On completion of this course the students should have a broad understanding of the elements that make up a guided weapons system and the principles involved, the design constraints on guided weapon airframe, propulsion, warhead, control and guidance systems and how these subsystems interact with one another. They will understand the principles of IR, radar and millimetric wave technologies and how these are used in guided weapon systems.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for any student with a general engineering background. It is a good overall introduction to the wide range of technologies found in a modern guided weapon for anyone new to the guided weapons field or wishing to broaden their knowledge across the multi-disciplines involved. It is also a suitable introductory course for anyone wishing to undertake further study into more specialist areas such as missile seekers, guidance, autopilots, airframes or propulsion.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness.




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Course Delivery• Lectures

• Tutorial/demonstration classes

• On site Guided Weapon Systems Exhibition Hall visit and discussion session

• MATLAB/Simulink design classes

PrerequisitesGood background in engineering systems/mathematics is essential.

The course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of classical/modern control theory as a basic background of Guided Weapons (GW) control and guidance.


• Understand the control system fundamentals relevant to guided weapon systems.

• Understand and apply the control theory for dynamical system modelling in relation to guided weapon systems.

• Understand the time and frequency response in relation to guided weapon systems.

• Understand the laplace transform and state-space representation of dynamical systems in relation to guided weapon systems.

• Understand the frequency and root-loci methodologies for compensation design in relation to guided weapon systems.

• Apply the control theory to design compensators for dynamical systems in relation to guided weapon systems.

• Analyse and critically evaluate a control system performance in relation to guided weapon systems.

Who should attendDefence and civilian staff who are involved in Guided Weapons Control/Integration will benefit considerably. The course covers the GW control challenges and the fundamental control methods for improving the dynamical performance of a Guided Weapon in association to the GW subsystems. The class exercises will assist towards rapid GW control system testing.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by oral examination and individual written assignment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Guided Weapons.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: PIBWT). Course fees apply in all other cases.




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The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of propellant properties and function, internal ballistics and the fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer as applied to conventional guns.

Course components include:

• Nitrocellulose and single, double, triple and multi-base propellants

• Oxygen balance and its effects - barrel erosion and flash

• Specific energy: balancing heat and gas production

• Ageing and storage properties

• Ballistic parameters and their measurement by a closed vessel

• Low vulnerability ammunition propellants and other new developments

• Pressure travel curves in a gun

• Resal’s energy equation

• Effect of grain size and shape on gun performance

• Equation of motion of shot within a gun barrel

• Alternatives to solid propellants

• Heat transfer equations

• Measurement and computer modelling of gun barrel temperature

• Theory of gun barrel erosion

• Self ignition of propellants and explosives


• Describe the major types of gun propellant and assess their role in current and future gun systems.

• Evaluate a propellant’s ballistic, storage, vulnerability, mechanical and combustion properties from a knowledge of its composition.

• Identify the ballistic properties of a gun propellant and how they can be assessed by closed vessel measurements.

• Illustrate how the burning behaviour of propellant grains affects the motion of the shot within a gun barrel.

• Derive the energy balance equation for a conventional gun.

• Model the effects of heat transfer on a gun barrel.

• Formulate a theory of gun barrel erosion.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those with an interest in gun propulsion and the effects of propellant gases on in-bore projectile travel and barrel heating.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and a report on a weapon thermodynamics practical.







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10 DAY COURSE (Two 5 Day Courses)

Course DeliveryThe course is a combination of classroom based teaching with directed and private study.

PrerequisitesPrior attendance on the Weapons Systems Technology - Introduction course would be beneficial but is not compulsory.

We recommend prospective students attend both weeks. Whilst GSD 1 can be attended as a stand-alone course, attendance on GSD 1 is a prerequisite for GSD 2.

Gun Systems Design (GSD) 1 will cover in-depth analysis, design and manufacture of a gun system, integration and the integrity of various sub-systems based upon the ammunition, gun, propellants, ballistics and the thermodynamics.

GSD 1 will cover the following:

• Design pressure and maximum safe pressure (stanag pressure terms)

• Barrel material and heat treatment

• Ordnance design (strength and fatigue)

• Barrel thermodynamics

• Weapon dynamics

• Breech design

• Recoil system design

• Muzzle brake design

During GSD 2 students will practise and experience the design on an ordnance.

Who should attendThe course is useful for engineering professionals and undergraduates who are either employed in weapon design and manufacturing companies and works or are aspiring to take up a career in weapon design and development.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then the assessment of the course will be made on the basis of a team design assignment. The assignment is graded on the basis of the degree of novelty in the concept design, grasp of design fundamentals and the quality of presentation.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course will be delivered using a mixture of lectures and practicals. The practicals will take place in the gun sheds, in the small arms collection and on the ranges where students can have a hands-on experience with guns.

PrerequisitesA general understanding of the laws of physics would be helpful.

The course provides a broad introduction to all essential elements of gun technology for those with a scientific or engineering background. Large, medium and small calibre guns are studied, with an emphasis placed on practical activities.

The following topics are covered:

• The build-up of a gun

• Gun dynamics

• Ammunition types



• Barrels and breeches

• Cannon mechanisms

• Gun platforms

• Gun control and sensors

Practical activities undertaken as part of the course include:

• The disassembly and rebuild of a pack howitzer.

• The operation of small arms (students can fire a range of guns on our range).

• The experimental determination of gun jump via an investigation of barrel vibration (experimental modal analysis).

• Opportunities are available for students to tour our collection of large,

medium and small calibre guns.

Who should attend

The course is suitable for those who are new to gun systems, those wishing to extend their knowledge and those wishing to have an overview of the key aspects of gun technology.





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PrerequisitesCompetent computer skills and basic knowledge of web applications.

Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) has been used on military helicopters and for monitoring jet engines for a number of years. It has been used extensively in commercial aircraft and vehicles but has yet to be exploited in the military land environment. Prognostics takes HUMS the next step to enable diagnostics to be predictive and so enable maintenance to be more cost-effective. Prognostic Health Management (PHM) therefore enables condition monitoring techniques to be incorporated into the maintenance philosophy of an organisation to deliver a Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) regime that improves availability.

The course will:

• Give an understanding of the concepts of HUMS and its contribution to CBM.

• Analyse the operational and through life cost benefits of HUMS.

• Give an understanding of PHM and its contribution to predictive maintenance.

• Analyse the challenges facing both system integrators and end users in collecting vital equipment condition and health data for its effective use in diagnostic, prognostic and maintenance management.

• Analyse the challenges for data management both on and off-board in both peacetime and battlefield environments.

Who should attendThose who are responsible for integration and management of maintenance of assets that need to deliver increased availability.








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3 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is implemented through the following activities:

• Lectures supported by printed notes

• Computer practicals in which students learn the use of software and reinforce theory previously introduced

• Directed Study

PrerequisitesAbility to program in high level language (e.g. C or Fortran).

Specialist software will be used during the course but access to such tools is not necessary for the completion of the directed study.


The aim of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of developing high performance serial code and to develop parallel algorithms on a range of parallel architectures.


• Overview of analysis of serial programs

• Introduction to parallel architectures

• Multi-core architectures

• Amdahl’s Law

• Understanding hierarchical cache memory

• Programming on shared memory computers

• Programming with Message Passing Interface (MPI)

• OpenMP

• Introduction to CUDA

• Fortran Co-Arrays

• Introduction to graphics card processing

• Introduction to Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms (BLAS) and Linear Algebra

• Package (LAPACK), and their use on parallel architectures

• Introduction to grid computing


• Analyse the performance of serial programs

• Use tools such as Analyze

• Develop simple algorithms using MPI and assess their performance

• Assess the communication bottlenecks

Who should attendThis course is intended for practicing scientists, engineers and management personnel of all disciplines.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and written examination.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling, the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Scientific Computation.





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Course DeliveryLectures, practical workshop with in-service military equipment, facilitated discussion and a classroom exercise.

PrerequisitesProfessional interest in the management of equipment projects.

The aim of this course is to equip project staff, and particularly project managers, with an understanding of the principles of Human Factors Integration (HFI) and the associated MOD processes in the CADMID acquisition cycle.

What will this course contribute to the effectiveness of its students in managing projects?

• Students will acquire a new perspective on the human in the system and how to manage the human issues involved in a project. This reduces risk of unexpected costs in all stages of a project, and of a less than fully effective capability when it is brought into service.

• Students will also be given a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in ensuring effective HFI, and a simple set of graphical tools with which to monitor HFI progress in their project.

What is special about this course?

• Students are able to test and develop their understanding of HFI theory with a practical session with current military vehicles in the teaching collection at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom.

• It is run by Cranfield University, which has a long-term understanding of both the acquisition process and the place of HFI within it, and the pressures on project managers.

Who will benefit from it?

• It is aimed at project managers at any level of project, and those aspiring to manage future projects.

Who should attendProject managers of equipment-related projects, and those who aspire to manage projects in the future.






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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations and case studies, guest speakers from non-governmental organisations delivering humanitarian logistics will share and discuss their experiences.

PrerequisitesNone

This course is designed to critically analyse the humanitarian logistics equivalent of the Acquisition Cycle across all of the Defence Lines of Development. In particular, it will consider the following issues:

• The various types of humanitarian disasters and their supply chain implications.

• The key actors within this humanitarian community; their aims and aspirations.

• The parallels and differences between the humanitarian and defence logistic supply chains.

• The interfaces (potential and actual) between military and humanitarian personnel and supply chains.

• The strategic and operational characteristics of humanitarian logistics.

• The key challenges in humanitarian logistics set within the context of supply chain management theory.

• The motivations and capabilities of the humanitarian community.

• The role and challenges for the military in the context of humanitarian aid operations.

The course involves a number of visiting speakers, including senior people from the military and NGO communities, who have direct experience of humanitarian logistics.

Who should attendHumanitarian logistics is a rapidly evolving topic driven by world events that impact directly on both theory and practice. This course will be of interest and relevance to individuals from a variety of backgrounds including those involved in:

• Humanitarian logistics policy and strategy development.

• The practical aspects of planning and coordinating the delivery of humanitarian logistics.

• CIMIC.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment.






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Course DeliveryCase studies and exercises will allow students to examine the issues inherent in conducting successful Influence Operations.


This course forms the introduction to our Advanced Professional Short Course (APSC) Programme in Information Operations. It will introduce students to Influence Planning and teach them how to exploit this area of professional practice and approach its broad set of challenges in a systematic way.

The course sets the scene for an appreciation of the modern information battlespace with respect to contemporary military and para-military influence. It will provide a coherent foundation perspective for the modern practitioner.

Students will study a historical perspective of influence activity, contrasting techniques and approaches for similarities and differences within the modern context. They will critically examine current doctrine and planning procedures across a variety of military trades and capabilities to examine their contribution to Influence Operations.

Case studies and exercises will allow students to examine the strengths and the obstacles to combining diverse military and civilian capability to achieve a systematic, flexible and defensible plan for Influence. This will include governance arrangements concerning how influence activity and its risks can be managed and authorised within a wider context of the UK Government’s comprehensive strategy.

Emphasis will be placed on the value of audit trails and the need for shared understanding across diverse stakeholders to achieve a co-ordinated campaign.



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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: IKM).



5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryA combination of lectures and classroom discussions supported by online materials.

PrerequisitesFirst degree and experience of a managerial or technical role within a medium or large size organisation.

The course gives an introduction to the issues which arise in managing information and knowledge in organisations.

The course starts by putting information management and knowledge management into a historical context to help understand how they have become major concerns. The issues that arise in managing and using information are then explored in more detail. An overview of techniques for understanding information requirements is given.

A number of key concepts in knowledge management such as tacit knowledge, intellectual capital, and person and technology-centric approaches to managing knowledge are then explored.

The last part of the course takes a broader economic perspective to discuss whether there are limits to how well information can be managed in organisations, and to explore the nature of wealth and its relationship to knowledge management.

Who should attendThe course is appropriate for managers or technical experts who either have to set policy relating to the management of information and knowledge, or who are concerned with developing a deeper understanding around the issues that affect the use of information and knowledge in organisations.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an end of course essay.






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Course DeliveryA combination of lectures, classroom discussions and group exercise supported by relevant reading materials.

PrerequisitesFirst degree and experience of a managerial or technical role within a medium or large sized organisation.

The course gives an introduction to the issues which arise in the management and assurance of information.

A range of methods and tools are introduced which can help with the analysis of information requirements and flows to support particular activities. These techniques are then used in a group exercise to develop a deeper awareness of the issues faced when addressing information management problems. A number of areas which affect the implementation of improved information management and assurance are then explored. These include the difficulties in bringing about changes to working practices, issues in managing risk, and the effect of liabilities and incentives in influencing information related behaviour.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at professionals pursuing careers in the public sector, emergency or security services, or commercial organisations which provide components of critical national infrastructure. It is particularly appropriate for those concerned with areas such as disaster response planning.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group project, involving investigating an information management issue in a role-played exercise, and individual essay.







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Course DeliveryAcademic lectures, group exercises and computer simulation practicals.

PrerequisitesAn understanding of data communications.

The course provides an understanding of networks in a modern military communications system, their vulnerabilities and how they can be protected.


Fixed Network Infrastructure:

• Protocols, Routing and Addressing

• Design and Performance

• Security, Attack and Defence

Wireless networks:

• Ad hoc networks, sensor networks and WLANs

• Wireless Security


• Recognise how a network may be exploited in a military context to support operations and to identify the benefits of such support.

• Identify the various components of a network and its architecture, defining the protocols and address structure, such that network infrastructure solutions can be critically assessed.

• Describe and explain the operation of a wireless LAN.

• Identify the threats to a network and evaluate the responses and defence measures to counter these threats.

• Propose a secure wireless network structure, evaluating the level of security that such a network can provide against likely threats.

• Critically analyse trends and technological developments in networking.

Who should attendOfficers of the armed forces and scientists and technical officers in government defence establishments and the defence industry. The course is particularly suitable for those involved in the specification, analysis, development, technical management or operation of information systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by two coursework assignments.







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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: IM). Course fees apply in all other cases.


2.5 DAY COURSE


PrerequisitesBackground in science or engineering.

This course provides an understanding of the aims of the Insensitive Munitions (IM) programme and the technical ways by which IM is being attained.

Course content includes:

• Pan-national philosophies of IM and IM Policy.

• Methods to achieve IM based on formulation and preparation of explosives.

• Methods to achieve IM based on design of weapons systems.

• Methods to achieve IM based on mitigation of effects and packaging.

• Cost benefit analysis.

• Accident analysis.

• Test methods and criteria.


• Understand the role of IM in munitions safety.

• Appreciate the practicalities and current limitations of the methods for achieving IM.

• Identify the different national approaches to IM.

• Consider the design approaches which may lead to IM.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for explosives safety advisors, IPTs and those in explosive procurement in the defence and security sectors.








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Course DeliveryThe course will use the following approaches:

• Lectures supported by printed notes.

• Demonstrations of intelligent systems ranging from rule based systems to fuzzy systems.

• Group projects in which students acquire knowledge and build a small prototype system using CLIPS.

• Visiting lecturers from both academia and industry

• A selection of resources available (moderated) on the Internet.

PrerequisitesNo previous programming experience is necessary. A working knowledge of MATLAB is desirable.

The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge of intelligent systems techniques that can be applied in a variety of disciplines.


• Review of intelligent systems

• Problem spaces and architectures

• Classical inference techniques

• Review of search algorithms

• Cognitive architectures - SOAR

• Reasoning under uncertainty

• Fuzzy reasoning

• Bayesian networks

• Rule based programming

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

• Develop a simple application using rule based programming.

• Develop simple applications using fuzzy inference, and Bayesian network techniques.

• Assess available architectures and techniques for a practical problem under consideration.





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This course gives students a clear understanding of the comparative and international dimensions of defence acquisition, using concepts and theories from the disciplines of international relations and politics as well as relevant management fields.


• International trade, collaboration and cross-border supply and support chains.

• Collaboration as a corporate and governmental activity.

• National and international export control regimes and arms control treaties.

• Key concepts from politics and international relations: sovereignty; dependence; inter-dependence; national interest; linkage politics; regimes; globalisation.

• Key theories from politics and international relations: political realism; utopianism; regional integration theory; and constructivism.

• Europe: the European Union, the European Defence Agency, OCCAR and the Letter of Intent Framework countries and defence acquisition.

• NATO and the transatlantic dimension of defence acquisition.

• Working with others and learning from others: the US, French, German and Australian defence acquisition systems.


• Understand the differences between the realist, the utopian and the constructivist approaches in international relations, and their implications for defence acquisition.

• Demonstrate awareness of the place of national and international regulation regarding defence acquisition.

• Appreciate the key elements in debates about the dynamics of cooperation and regional integration in Europe, including the place of spillover processes, insofar as they concern defence.

• Manifest critical understanding of the place of inter-governmental co-operation and collaboration in contemporary defence acquisition.

• Appreciate the operation of the defence acquisition systems of key partners and allies of the United Kingdom.

• Apply concepts and theories from politics and international relations to acquisition issues.

• Present reasoned and evidenced responses

to empirical problems in written form.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for MOD civil servants and serving military and industry professionals.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by syndicate group presentations and an assignment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course is delivered through a combination of classroom based teaching and private study.

PrerequisitesNone





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Course DeliveryThis course is delivered using a blend of approaches, to facilitate learning and maintain interest. Methods include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.

PrerequisitesIdeally students will have attended the Analysis and Evaluation through Research course.

Those undertaking the assessment should be able to work at a Masters level.

The quality of a firm’s marketing strategy and the implementation of that strategy may determine the business unit’s ultimate success or failure. The aim of a marketing strategy is to create superior customer value through use of competitive strategy, target marketing and the marketing mix elements, and the organisation of the marketing function in both domestic and international settings.

It involves the ability to select markets in which the firm can operate with competitive advantage, to understand competitive dynamics and how markets evolve over time, to set goals in terms of the selected product/markets, and to understand how the marketing mix can be used to accomplish these objectives. The foundation of successful marketing strategies is the ability of the firm to understand its customers (markets) better than any competitor does and to allocate its scarce resources (through segmentation, target marketing and positioning) to markets where the firm can utilise superior strategic fit. As global marketing continues to grow and the defence industry becomes increasingly competitive and based on international collaborations, developing and implementing sound international marketing strategies are even more important.

This course enables students to develop an international marketing strategy within the defence and security sector. It focuses on developing competitive advantage, growth strategies, market entry and promotions planning and control.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing or business development role who wish to be able to develop a marketing strategy. It is of particular significance to those working in a defence or security context.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, the assessment involves producing a strategic marketing plan.







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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by short lectures interspersed with computer practicals using ProSAir.

All students have 60 days access to the online course materials and receive a complete course folder.

PrerequisitesDegree in an engineering discipline; some experience of design of structures to resist blast loading is desirable.

The aim of this course is to introduce the basics of computational modelling of high explosive blast waves and determining their loading on structures using Cranfield University’s commercial software product ProSAir.

The course provides the mathematical and numerical modelling knowledge required to assess the suitability of ProSAir for a particular application and training in setting up and running ProSAir.

The course is led by Shaun Forth, the principle author of ProSAir, who has been involved in developing blast modelling software at Cranfield University for over 10 years.

The course covers:

• Mathematical modelling and discretisation Modelling, discretisation and rounding errors; ProSAir’s mathematical model and associated modelling errors; finite volume discretisation; solution process overview.

• Charge modelling and using symmetry Bursting sphere approximation; exploiting spherical and axi-symmetry; ground burst; height of blast; intergrid solution transfer; computer practical.

• 3D simulations and geometric features Constructive solid geometry; computer practical.

• Glazing damage and practical issues Iso-damage curves for glazing damage; batch processing; post-processing; error estimation.

Students also have the opportunity to apply ProSAir to a problem of their own, or follow one of the documented examples, assisted by course staff.

Who should attendThis course is targeted at engineers who evaluate the loads on structures in the vicinity of a high explosive detonation.






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5 DAY COURSELand Systems Engineering Programme –Lethality and Survivability

The Land Systems Engineering Programme builds on core education to give acquisition staff the academic component of key Land Systems Engineering competencies required at practitioner level.

The lethality element of the course will develop the student’s technical understanding of land based gun and ammunition systems, and the range of factors governing their design, procurement, in-service support and ongoing capability provision.

The survivability element will develop an understanding of the various mechanisms by which combat systems, both mounted and dismounted, can sustainably defeat a variety of threats and ensure the survival and functionality of the humans in the system, and of the system itself.

Who should attendCurrently available to MOD staff only.





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The mobility element of the course will provide an understanding of the automotive design options looking at performance, capability and limitations of vehicles used for Land Operations.

The C4ISTAR element will develop the student’s understanding of sensors, communications equipment and information systems installed in modern military vehicles.

The requirements arising from the current and anticipated operational conditions and the risks associated with introducing these systems inappropriately will be highlighted.

Who should attend

Currently available to MOD staff only.





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Course DeliveryThe course is classroom based and will include lectures and presentations by Cranfield University staff enhanced by guest speakers from the defence environment.

PrerequisitesA 1st or 2nd class honours degree or relevant experience.

This course provides an introduction to Classical and Modern Leadership Studies, and their impact on the conceptualisation of leadership in defence.

Areas covered by the course include:

• Origins of leadership

• Classical leadership

• Traits

• Behaviours

• Power

• Charisma

• Contingency theory

• Transformational and transactional leadership

• Adaptive leadership

• Language, narrative, communications and rhetoric

• The romance of leadership

• Social identity theory

• Decision-making

• Development of leadership concepts in defence

Who should attendThis course is targeted at people who will be able to add real value to the examination of defence leadership in general and to their subsequent appointments in defence ministries, procurement and logistics agencies, the Armed Forces or defence industry in particular.

We encourage students from all sectors of the defence and security sectors, enabling the course to stimulate debate and understanding of a full range of stakeholder viewpoints.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment.







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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by way of direct lectures, class discussion, directed study and group activity. Note that this course is paperless and students will need to provide their own WiFi capable technology.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate first degree at a minimum of 2:2 or other Higher Education qualifications combined with appropriate experience.

This course builds on the material introduced in the Managing Acquisition Change course and provides students with the latest thinking in leadership in the context of delivering change within acquisition.


• Critically evaluate the needs within an organisational change situation.

• Review and identify appropriate change management models that can be applied to deliver a viable solution.

• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the roles, responsibilities and skill sets needed by leaders to be able to lead change successfully.

• Produce a coherent change management plan together with appropriate performance metrics and communication strategy.

• Demonstrate the ability to articulate the challenges and present viable solutions.

• Demonstrate appropriate analytical skills in deconstructing a problem and populating a solution.

Who should attendThis course would benefit anyone involved in delivering change in general and within the MOD in particular.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment and a group case study.







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4 DAY COURSELegal, Political and Ethical Frameworks of Defence and Security

Course DeliveryThis course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. Methods include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.


The defence trade operates across a range of hemispheric boundaries, regions and sub-regions and national borders. As such, it is highly regulated and subject to significant political pressures. The incidence of increasing pressure and future challenges to the defence trade is directly proportional to a growth in regional instability in areas where the defence trade has always thrived. In such regions, a growing awareness of the way in which the defence trade impacts on regional and national longer-term development programmes, as well as the national recovery programmes of states coming out of conflict, is critical.

Defence trading is increasingly scrutinised through the ‘social governance’ lens, in order to ensure that corporate practices in this area respond to the social, economic and environmental requirements of the recipient countries and are not beneficial only to the contractual entities. The course therefore considers legal and regulatory regimes in an international defence context and the political environments in which they operate.

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical regimes in an international defence and security context and the political environments in which they operate. Content includes consideration of strategic export controls.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing, sales, business development or compliance role. It is of particular significance to those working in a defence or security context.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment to evaluate the legal, ethical and political aspects of a selected context.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDLPA). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThere will be classroom presentations, group work and activities using the Cranfield Defence and Security Virtual Learning Environment.

Prerequisites1st or 2nd class honours degree in appropriate disciplines, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. Students would normally be expected to have completed Systems Approach to Engineering and Lifecycle Processes Introduction courses.

The aim of this course is to examine the application of Systems Engineering Processes. This course considers the lifecycle processes in more depth than the Lifecycle Processes Introduction course and expands to look at dependability and the challenges of specialist domains from a lifecycle processes perspective. It will include Systems Engineering technical processes and through-life processes in relation to defence acquisition system lifecycles, whilst also considering specific dependability and trade-off challenges throughout the lifecycle.

Students will be introduced to a range of topics including dependability, lifecycles and lifecycle processes, non-functional requirements, verification, validation and trade-off.


• Define the dependability topics and their interrelationships.

• Discuss when the dependability topics should be considered within a lifecycle.

• Explain the principles of requirements, architecture, integration, verification and validation and trade-offs in the context of the specialist domains.

• Discuss the principles and practices which underpin lifecycle tailoring for specialist domains.

• Choose lifecycle process tailoring appropriate to specialist domains.

• Evaluate trade-offs across the Lines of Development with awareness of dependability topics.

• Defend the selection of suitable verification and validation methods used throughout a lifecycle.

• Develop a test and evaluation plan for the dependability topic requirements.

Who should attendThis course will be of benefit to military, MOD and industry students involved in the application or tailoring of Systems Engineering technical processes, in respect of dependability, in defence acquisition throughout the lifecycle as well as individuals from research, industry or government engaged in or wishing to understand through-life dependability and trade-off issues.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination.







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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDLPI). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThere will be classroom presentations, group work and activities using the Cranfield Defence and Security Virtual Learning Environment.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. Students would also normally be expected to have completed the Systems Approach to Engineering course.

The aim of this course is to recognise how Systems Engineering processes can be used to support acquisition through projects and programmes. The course considers the role of Systems Engineering (SE) technical processes (including requirements, architecture and test and evaluation) and through-life processes in the initiation, planning, execution and control of defence acquisition system lifecycles, whilst also considering specific dependability and trade-off challenges throughout the lifecycle.


• Recognise the impact that boundary, context, purpose and relationship have to systems understanding and to a systems engineering approach.

• Describe the relationship between lifecycle approaches, methods and processes.

• Explain the principles of technical processes in a complex environment such as defence acquisition.

• Recognise the applicability of SE standards to defence acquisition.

• Describe the relationship between competencies and SE roles.

• Defend the selection of an appropriate lifecycle model and approach for complex problems.

• Write atomised requirements which are consistent with the system context which can be verified and validated.

• Critique defence lifecycle approaches applied at the project level.

• Appraise the suitability of tailoring at project level.

• Defend the selection of verification and validation methods throughout the lifecycle.

Who should attendThis course will be of benefit to military, MOD and industry students involved in application or tailoring of Systems Engineering technical processes in defence acquisition throughout the lifecycle as well as individuals from research, industry or government engaged in or wishing to understand through life dependability and trade-off issues. This may be to update existing knowledge, embark upon more detailed study or to take advantage of interaction with other students from a range of backgrounds in a classroom setting.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment.







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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryLectures are delivered at masters standard by Cranfield University academics supplemented by commercial and military experts. Teaching is conducted in a military environment using static displays and where possible the knowledge of each taught phase is consolidated by a practical range session.

PrerequisitesDegree in mechanical engineering or appropriate experience.

Light Weapon Design

This intensive course takes students through the fundamental principles of small arms design. The weapon systems considered range from the pistol through to machine guns, including grenades and mortars and ancillaries including sights and muzzle attachments.

The course content includes the following topics:

• An introduction to small arms and ammunition.

• The operating mechanisms of rifles and machine guns.

• Small arms operating principles through a breakdown of the system components.

• The design of key sub-systems and components.

• The importance of the man machine interface in small arms design.

• An introduction to system components such as sighting systems and muzzle attachments.

• An introduction to other light weapons including mortars and grenades.


• Describe the systems that make up a light weapon.

• Explain and demonstrate the operating principles of small arms.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the process of designing a light weapon system.

• Critically assess the function of a light weapon system using engineering principles and report and discuss the findings with a weapons engineer.

• Measure and analyse accuracy data to establish the hit probability of a weapon system.

Who should attendThe course is intended for those involved in the design and development of small arms as well as those involved in requirements capture and procurement of infantry weapon systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by:

• Written assessment on hit probability

• An oral examination on firearm operating mechanisms

• A formal written examination






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Course DeliveryThis course is delivered using the following approaches:

• Lectures supported by printed handouts.

• Case studies and worked examples.

• Video presentations illustrating how some of the concepts are applied in reality.

• Exercises and computer-assisted practicals to reinforce teaching points.

PrerequisitesNone

This course will focus on the development and application of quantitative methods to support logistical analysis.


• Inventory control models

• Forecasting techniques

• Routing and resource allocation models

• Reliability, maintenance and replacement

• Modelling distribution networks

• The use of simulation techniques

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those seeking a general understanding of the techniques and models commonly used in logistics assessment.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and a written examination.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling and the MSc in Military Operational Research.


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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, case studies and hands-on practical activities, guest speakers from industry will share and discuss their experiences of technology management in practice in the MOD and industry.


This course covers the issues surrounding battlespace technology and the management of the business space. It considers the management of technology in the MOD, technology and system readiness levels (TRLs and SRLs) and their application in the management of risk in the context of through life capability management.

The course also covers:

• Technology road mapping

• The role of technology demonstrator programmes

• Technology exploitation planning and delivery

• Technology forecasting and technology watching

• Network Enabled Capability technology

Who should attendTechnology Management is relevant to many roles across all sectors. This course will be of interest to individuals from a variety of backgrounds including managers with responsibility for technology programmes and projects, requirements managers and defence industry managers.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay.



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Course DeliveryThe course will be delivered through lectures, group work and the application of change management tools and techniques.

PrerequisitesNone, although this course is designed and interlinked with the Personal Organisational Development and Leading Acquisition Change courses.

This Managing Acquisition Change course gives students the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to design and implement organisational improvement strategies that will deliver effective acquisition change. It deliberately focuses at the individual level, on the role of internal consultant, and the consultant-client relationship, so that they are able to lead a change initiative within a defence acquisition context. It will specifically cover the following areas; the strategic acquisition context, the role of the internal consultant/change leader, identifying needs − organisational analysis, organisational development tools and techniques, strategic planning and strategy facilitation tools, developing and justifying proposals, implementing change, large change programmes, running workshops and practical problem solving techniques.

Who should attendThose responsible for leading or managing change within a public, private or 3rd sector organisation. The course will cover the role and responsibilities of an internal consultant/change agent and focus on the application of tools, techniques and principles to large and small scale change initiatives.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by syndicate group presentations and an assignment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition.


When this course is taken in conjunction with the Personal Organisational Development course, students are eligible with follow-on portfolio evidence to gain either a Certificate or Diploma in Management Consultancy.





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Course DeliveryThe course is taught by globally recognised subject matter experts using a range of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, facilitated and student-led discussions, exercises and guest lectures. Short course students can obtain access to the full range of Cranfield learning resources online for an extended period. Additionally, short course students may also attend the Security Sector Management summer school.


The course aims to explore key issues in the role of capacity building and its relationship with human resource management (HRM), organisational behaviour and performance management concepts from an intercultural perspective. In particular it assesses the work implications of cultural differences in motivation, communication, performance and leadership styles. The impact of cultural norms on ethics and change management approaches is also examined. Further, in light of the important role of performance management and the measuring and monitoring of desirable outcomes driving change management interventions, appropriate performance methodologies and frameworks will also be introduced in the course.

The course promotes a better understanding of the management of key corporate assets (organisations and people) within transitioning states. In this context, emphasis will be given to different aspects of national culture and its implications for international organisations in terms of employee motivation approaches, appropriate leadership styles and communication processes. Organisational ethics, issues relevant to international employment law and methodologies for implementing change in different organisational/cultural contexts will also be examined.

Lastly, the relationship between resource management and performance management will also be examined, with significant attention given to the range of measurement frameworks and methodologies.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for policy makers and practitioners working in the area of security sector governance, development,

national security and conflict analysis.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual assignment.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MDWSC). Course fees apply in all other cases.


Course DeliveryThe course is delivered through a combination of lectures, syndicate exercises, official visits and a simulation exercise.

PrerequisitesNone

The aim of the course is to enable students to enhance their knowledge, professional understanding and analytical skills necessary to improve and/or transform the governance and management of the students’ defence and security systems, thereby enhancing the defence and security interests of the United Kingdom. The course will examine approaches to the governance and management of defence in developed and transitional democracies, with an emphasis on how major defence management issues should be addressed.

Who should attendApplications are welcome from across the security sector at Lt Col rank (and equivalent) or above. Student places are normally sponsored by the UK Ministry of Defence through the Conflict Prevention Fund. Fees cover tuition, student accommodation and meals within the Mess, participation in official visits and cultural excursions.






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Course DeliveryThe course combines inputs by the convenor, class discussion and debate, and student exercises and presentations. There is an emphasis on acquiring both knowledge and skills relating to the real world management of intelligence reform.


The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the function of intelligence, the need for intelligence reform in new democracies, the obstacles to reform and the key institutions for managing the reform process and overseeing the intelligence services.

The course is divided into three sections:

• The nature and purpose of intelligence, covering the intelligence cycle and the intelligence mandate.

• The art and science of intelligence analysis and prediction.

• The external and internal components of governance and oversight, including the role of parliament, executive control and responsibility, and the institutional culture of the intelligence services.

Who should attendThis course will be of interest to students and practitioners who want to learn more about the design, planning and management of intelligence reform in post-war countries and new democracies. The relevant practitioners include intelligence officers, parliamentarians, members of the executive and staff of international organisations concerned with security sector reform.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and an individual essay assignment.







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Course DeliveryThis course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. Methods include lectures, discussions, syndicate work and videoed role play.


This course considers how to manage the key account function in an international defence and security environment. It focuses on identifying key accounts and maintaining effective relationships and the special case of selling in an international defence environment.


• Manage activities to meet customer and organisational requirements.

• Develop strong relationships and increase business with the customer.

• Establish a customer relationship management programme.

• Identify and critically evaluate different sales models.

• Appraise key motivators.

• Influence communication by the implementation of advanced questioning and listening techniques.

• Effect a negotiation to achieve a win-win situation.

• Determine the role of sales in supply chain management.

• Develop techniques for a long sales cycle.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing, sales or business development role, particularly those working in a defence or security context.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual assignment and a negotiation role play.







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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered through a mixture of lectures, discussions and syndicate work.

PrerequisitesNone

There is a wide recognition that many organisations fail to learn the lessons of the past. This is particularly so when there is a regular turnover of personnel and programmes last many years.

Centred on the context of defence acquisition, this course considers what knowledge is, how it is shared and how it can be created and captured. It looks at how knowledge should be managed internally and when working with other organisations. Through a combination of lectures, case studies and syndicate exercises, students will gain a greater understanding of their organisation’s approach to knowledge, its knowledge market and how their organisation can develop organisational learning.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for anyone working in a defence acquisition or public sector portfolio/programme management environment.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by essay.







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This course covers the implementation of a customer-focused business strategy in a strategic and global context. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the successful implementation of a customer-oriented and competitive strategy for the organisation. Its emphasis is on facilitating change in the organisation, ideally towards a stronger market orientation, managing and integrating the marketing function as part of the organisation’s response, and measurement. It focuses on leadership, project management, contingency and crisis management and controls.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing, sales or business development role who wish to be able to support the implementation of a marketing strategy. It is of particular significance to those working in a defence or security context.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an examination based on a pre-seen case study.






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Course DeliveryThe courses are taught by globally recognised subject matter experts using a range of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, facilitated and student-led discussions, exercises and guest lectures. Short course students can obtain access to the full range of Cranfield learning resources online for an extended period. Additionally, short course students may also attend the Security Sector Management summer school.


This course is suitable for policy makers and practitioners working in the area of security sector related issues, governance, development, national security and conflict analysis.

This course will examine the way in which justice sectors are formed and managed to deliver security for the people. It covers the core roles and responsibilities of individual institutions, the different national approaches to the delivery of security and justice, the distinctions between different legal systems and accountability, and transparency and oversight of the justice sector. The course will assess international law and institutions, transitional justice mechanisms and restorative justice and the approaches to delivery of non-state justice. It will also look at various case studies of post conflict justice reform in transitional countries.

Who should attendThe course is particularly suitable for students at the middle and senior level of government and national policy making in, but not exclusively in, the security and justice areas. It is also a valuable background foundation study for politicians and leaders at all levels of government. Officials of international organisations will also draw great value from this course.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual assignment and examination. Applicants should note that the exam is sat some 8 weeks after the completion of the course. By prior arrangement the exam may be taken at a location convenient for the student.






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Course DeliveryThe course comprises a combination of plenary lectures and discussions, case studies and practical exercises. The overarching approach to learning is problem based and experiential.

PrerequisitesNone

The aim of the course is to establish and reaffirm a baseline of student knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of project and programme management and explore the key principles, processes, tools and techniques underpinning project and programme management in the context of the security and development sector. The course addresses Project and Programme (PPM) concepts and disciplines, highlighting key themes, principles and processes and establishing linkages with organisational strategy and strategic objectives. Students’ own personal perspectives will be surfaced early on and used to inform discussions based on relevant experience and endeavour throughout the course. Fundamental elements of the UK Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge (APM BoK) (with reference to the US equivalent, PMBoK) will be introduced to establish the foundations for learning. The relationship between project and programme - and to a limited extent portfolio management - will be explored and the key processes, governing structures and individual roles associated with each will be drawn out through a number of case studies and plenary discussion. Ultimately, the course aims to demonstrate the practical relevance of PPM to students’ own organisations and areas of responsibility, and

to highlight benefits associated with adopting and continuing to develop such management approaches in the context of the international security and development sector. To that end, recent developments associated with UK defence reform will be used to illustrate how the UK Ministry of Defence has developed, and continues to develop, PPM and portfolio management in the context of enabling improved capability.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at those with responsibility for, or involvement in, development sector project and programme definition and delivery. Experienced practitioners will find this a useful refresh, whilst those new to the area will benefit from an understanding of PPM terminology and will gain a good grounding on PPM principles, tools and techniques.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment.







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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MANFE). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course Delivery This course is classroom based.

PrerequisitesHNC/degree in science or engineering or suitable experience.

The aim of this course is to provide a critical understanding of the important properties of explosive materials and their methods of synthesis and manufacture.

The following topics will be covered:

Chemistry of the synthesis of explosive molecules

• Basic chemistry of nitration

• Synthesis examples of LA/LS, TNT, RDX, NC, NG

• Basic stability/compatibility

Material science of explosive materials

• Basic hazard/performance properties

• Crystal properties

• Binder properties

• Mechanical properties

• Damage mechanism, vibration, shock

Engineering of the manufacture of explosives and propellants

• Filling processes of explosives and propellants

• Plant design, safety

• Quality control


• Understand the principles involved in the introduction of nitro groups into molecules.

• Be critically aware of the current manufacturing processes for common primary and secondary explosives and the current manufacturing processes for gun propellants and rocket propellant grains.

• A critical understanding of the principles of ordnance formulation.

• A critical understanding of the material science characteristics of explosives and explosive formulations.

Who should attendExplosives Safety Advisors, IPTs and explosive procurement personnel.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group project and an essay.







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Course DeliveryLectures, group work, seminars, presentations and mock disaster practical activities. Guest speakers are academics and practitioners with much relevant experience.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.

The aim of the course is to introduce the issues facing forensic and management personnel after a mass fatality incident, and the procedures and protocols in place to help the return to normality.


• Types of mass fatality incident and their implications

• Natural disasters

• Man-made disasters

• Acts of terrorism, crime and war

• Management of a mass fatality incident

• Roles and responsibilities on the site

• Techniques for victim identification

• Humanitarian assistance and management of the bereaved

• Ethical and social concerns

• Role and responsibility of the media


• Categorise the different types of mass fatality incidents and confront the different problems and procedures associated with each.

• Describe the UK mass disaster management systems in both national and international incidents and distinguish the responsibilities of the key roles.

• Recognise the requirements of the bereaved, and recognise good practice for humanitarian assistance and management.

• Critically assess current methods of disaster victim identification and mortuary practice.

• Accurately complete and reconcile Interpol standardised Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem forms.

Who should attendSuitable for graduates wishing to gain an understanding of mass disaster management techniques and for interested lay people, students and practitioners wishing to gain a detailed insight into mass disaster management theory and practice.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay and written examination.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology and the MSc in Forensic Investigations.







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2 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course uses shorter lectures interspersed with hands-on practical sessions. Short quizzes are used to reinforce the concepts learned during the practicals.

PrerequisitesSound knowledge of matrix terminology, linear algebra, numerical methods and experience of advanced computer operations. Prior knowledge of MATLAB is assumed. Some familiarity of object-oriented programming concepts is an advantage.

MATLAB – Advanced

MATLAB (MATrix LABoratory) is a software environment for data analysis, symbolic computing and visualisation.

This course provides a detailed understanding of object-oriented programming in MATLAB, and the following topics are covered:

Review of MATLAB concepts

• Review of advanced data types, structures and cells

• Review of functions

• Advanced use of string manipulation

• Use of regular expressions for parsing

• Handling imported data

Short introduction to object-oriented design

• Creating user defined classes;

• Overloading operators and functions;

• Saving and loading objects;

• Object precedence

Objects and Graphical User Interfaces

• Creating MEX files

• Using timer objects

• COM and DDE support

• Calling Java from MATLAB

• Using web services from MATLAB

Who should attend

This course is intended for practicing scientists, data analysts, engineers and management personnel of all disciplines.

The course is aimed at users with sound knowledge of MATLAB.





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2 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course uses shorter lectures interspersed with hands-on practical sessions. Short quizzes are used to reinforce the concepts learned during the practicals.

PrerequisitesFamiliarity with matrix terminology, basic concepts of linear algebra, numerical methods and experience of basic computer operations. No prior knowledge of MATLAB is assumed.

MATLAB (MATrix LABoratory) is a software environment for data analysis, symbolic computing and visualisation.

This course provides a good working knowledge of the MATLAB environment, and the following topics are covered:

Introduction to MATLAB environment

• Using the desktop

• Command line interaction

• Using the online help

Overview of MATLAB

• Concept of Toolboxes

• Basic data types

• Working with matrices

• Programming constructs

• Simple File I/O

• Handling strings

• Writing scripts and functions

Graphical display

• Visualizing one and two dimensional data;

• Customizing graphics output

• Exporting graphics

Programming in MATLAB

• Scope of functions;

• Function precedence rules

• Argument checking

• Debugging and profiling functions

• Improving code performance

Introduction to Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)

• Using GUIDE to develop GUIs

• Understanding user interface components and their properties

• Working with callbacks


The course is aimed at absolute beginners who are new to MATLAB. Users with some experience of MATLAB will also find the course beneficial by gaining insight.


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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: M&T).



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Course DeliveryThis course is delivered using a combination of classroom based teaching and directed study.


Information Systems Development (ISD) can be a time consuming and complex process. On this course Students will be exposed to the principles and concepts underlying the various process models suggested for developing information systems.

We will examine the different philosophies that underlie different systems development methodologies, and examine why the systems development process can sometimes breakdown.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for people involved in managing the development of information systems. The course will equip students with the ability to understand the organisational and environmental impact of different ISDs, and will give them a broad understanding of alternative ways of developing information systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual essay and examination.







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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe majority of the course is delivered via academic lectures, though worked examples and programmed laboratory and tutorial sessions are also extensively used to enhance learning.

PrerequisitesIdeally, students should possess a sound scientific or engineering background, preferably at graduate level.

The aim of this course is to provide students with a detailed understanding of the systems used in military aircraft. The subjects covered include:

• Mechanical systems - landing gear, fuel systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, environmental control systems, de-icing and anti-icing systems, emergency systems, control surfaces, actuation systems, weapons integration issues.

• Electrical systems - power generation and distribution systems, secondary power systems, communication systems and databuses.


• Identify the main aircraft systems and explain their purposes and principles of operation.

• Relate the sources of systems power and their architecture, generation and distribution methods.

• Identify the major considerations to be made in the design of aircraft landing gear, pneumatic, hydraulic and fuel systems.

• Analyse fuel penalties resulting from a given system’s presence on an aircraft by carrying out basic calculations.

• Analyse and design an aircraft’s electrical power distribution system.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for any engineers and scientists wishing to expand their basic knowledge of military aircraft systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by closed-book examination and coursework.







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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course is delivered over three weeks equivalent full-time. Week one: 33 hours reading and self study material. Week two: 30 hours lectures and 4 hours of tutorials taught phase at Cranfield University, Shrivenham. Week three: 33 hours coursework.


Current military aircraft include a comprehensive range of displays, weapons systems, navigation equipment, sensors, communications and electronic warfare systems which are crucial to their lethality and survivability. These systems exploit a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum using a wide variety of technologies. However, they must all be integrated onto a fighting platform so as to enhance the awareness and effectiveness of the crew but in a manner which eases air crew work load.

This course provides examination of these military avionics systems. Students will gain an understanding of military sensors, communication and navigation avionic systems, the electronic threat to such systems and how they may be protected.


• Describe the operation of avionic communications, radar and electro-optic sensors and displays and navigation systems, relating the performance of such systems to design characteristics and parameters and to the environment.

• Identify the main electronic support and attack threats to airborne radar and electro-optic sensors

and communication systems and propose defence measures to counter these threats.

• Analyse and evaluate the effect of an electronic attack on an avionics system (communications, radar and electro-optic sensors) and quantify the impact of electronic defence.

Who should attendThis course is designed for new graduate engineers and trainees involved in the design and development of military avionics systems or for more experienced engineers and engineering managers requiring an overview of military avionics. It will also be valuable for those involved in specifying and the procurement of such systems as well as the end users.




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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: LASSAF). Course fees apply in all other cases.


1.5 DAY COURSE

Course Delivery1.5 days of lectures with specialist guest lecturers from DTE and QinetiQ. The course sponsor DOSG will also be present.

PrerequisitesNo pre-requisites. The course is open to all serving MOD employees. Privately funded students may also attend.

The course is sponsored by Defence Ordnance Safety Group (DOSG) and is mandated by JSP390 for those persons performing the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) role. The course covers land, air and sea based systems as well as specialist trials based systems. The course duration is 1.5 days (Thursday and Friday) and runs 4 times per annum. A short assessment test is performed in order that successful students can be accredited by MOD as having the required competence. The course is suitable for DE&S staff or manufacturers who are writing laser safety clearance papers for DOSG acceptance.

Who should attendAny person who is acting as the unit LSO or any person who operates high power laser systems designated as requiring LSO training. The qualification requires that the student re-takes the course every 3 years. Privately funded students from foreign military organisations are welcome, as are industry students who need to conduct trials or write laser safety clearance papers.

Accreditation / AssessmentStudents will take a short assessment test. If successful the student will be deemed to have a level of competence suitable for the role of LSO. Certificates are issued on behalf of DOSG.





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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MILOAA). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, hands-on practical activities and workshops will reinforce the lectures by allowing students to use real examples against set analysis problems. Guest speakers from industry and defence (MOD) will share and discuss their experiences of analysis and the guidelines for use of analysis in practical applications.

PrerequisitesNone

This course provides an overview and insight into the role of operational analysis (OA) in supporting military decision making.

It is an introduction to some of the most relevant techniques such as:

• Cost effectiveness analysis such as with background in operational analysis

• Simulation

• Wargaming

• Live, synthetic and constructive simulations

• Logistics analysis

• Weapon assessment

• Decision analysis

It also includes Management of Operational Analysis and its application within MOD and industry.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors requiring some insight into the role of operational analysis (OA) in supporting military decision making and an introduction to some of the techniques. The course is aimed at: those with a background in operational research, but only limited knowledge of its defence applications; more senior staff, whose work has brought them into contact with OA, and who now wish to gain a better understanding of the subject; and new graduates with a general science or engineering background who wish to acquire a general overview of OA.






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5 or 10 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lecture and practical sessions in the Engineering Dynamics Centre.

PrerequisitesAppropriate engineering degree or experience.

The aim of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of vehicle dynamics (ride and handling) as applied to both wheeled and tracked military vehicles.

The areas covered include:

• Human response to vibration, sources of vibration and terrain characterisation.

• Suspension systems types, components and their characteristics, design for military vehicles (springs, dampers, anti-roll-bars, kinematics, force analysis, antidive and antisquat geometries).

• Modelling, simulation and testing of suspension systems and components, including transient, frequency and random response.

• Fundamentals of acoustics and sources of noise.

• Tyres for military vehicles and their behaviour.

• Track systems for military vehicles.

• Steering systems for wheeled and tracked vehicles.

• Wheeled and tracked vehicles at low and high speed including steady state and transient response.

• Braking systems for wheeled vehicles.

• Vehicle testing.

The first week of the course, MVD1, is principally lectures. MVD2, which can be attended if required, contains the experimental investigations, tutorials, simulation and coursework.

Who should attendThe course is designed for engineers and scientists who need to have a fundamental understanding of military vehicle dynamics.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework.







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10 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryIn addition to presentations, the course will include hall tours to discuss vehicles and equipment and laboratory sessions in order to reinforce the lecture material.

PrerequisitesThe course is analytical in parts and therefore requires students to have some engineering experience or education. Some knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink would be advantageous. The Modelling, Simulation and Control course is also recommended.

This course introduces the vehicle systems that provide its propulsion and is designed to complement the Military Vehicle Dynamics course. All aspects of the powertrain are covered, as are the various performance attributes it influences. This provides a comprehensive study at a level which is readily assimilated by those with a background in science or engineering.

The first week covers the following subjects:

• Terramechanics - types of soil, vehicle - ground interaction

• Drivelines and gearboxes for wheeled vehicles

• Tracked vehicle transmissions

• Engines for military vehicles

• Vehicle performance

The second week continues the discussion on the powertrain of the vehicle and also allows students to analyse the impact of design changes on the final performance. The subjects covered, which build on week one, include:

• Vehicle performance prediction

• Terrain accessibility and cross country performance

• Gear ratio and transmission matching

• Launch performance - clutches and torque converters

• Hybrid technologies for military vehicles

• Vehicle simulation

• Design trade-offs

The approach taken to the work during this second week is more ‘hands-on’ for the students and the timetable includes a number of case studies and exercises to reinforce the teaching material.

Who should attendThe course is designed for those in both the defence industry and the military user community. It is ideally suited to those who have recently moved into such roles, but will also be useful to those with more experience who wish to broaden their understanding of the technology in this area.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by both examination and coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology and the MSc in Gun Systems Design.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryIn addition to presentations, the course will include hall tours to discuss vehicles and equipment and laboratory sessions in order to reinforce the lecture material.

PrerequisitesAlthough the course does contain some analysis in parts it can be undertaken by students with little engineering experience or education. Some knowledge of, and interest in, vehicles is useful.

This course introduces the vehicle systems - both the chassis and powertrain. These systems account for both the dynamics (ride and handling) and the performance and mobility. It is designed to introduce the topics covered in both the Military Vehicle Dynamics and Military Vehicle Propulsion courses, albeit more briefly. MVD and MVP are both 10 day courses and go into the topics in greater detail.


• Terramechanics − types of soil, vehicle - ground interaction

• Drivelines and gearboxes for wheeled vehicles

• Tracked vehicle transmissions

• Engines for military vehicles

• Vehicle performance

• Human response to vibration (HRV)

• Terrain modelling

• Suspension types, selection and design for military vehicles

• Spring and damper types, selection and characteristics

• Tyres for military vehicles and their behaviour

• Wheeled and tracked vehicles at low and high speed

• Vehicle testing

Who should attendThe course is designed for those in both the defence industry and the military user community. It is ideally suited to those who have recently moved into such roles, but will also be useful to those with more experience who wish to broaden their understanding of the technology in this area.


This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design.






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1 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered as a series of classroom lectures and demonstrations.

PrerequisitesNone

The aim of this course is to provide students with an appreciation of the principles of missile guidance techniques.

The course covers the basic concepts and theory underlying command, homing, navigation and compound guidance and illustrates the techniques by reference to present day missile systems. Potential and future trends in missile guidance will also be examined.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors wishing to gain a broad understanding of current missile guidance techniques and is a suitable introduction to more focused courses such as Guided Weapon Seekers.






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Course DeliveryThis residential course makes extensive use of the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory for practical hands-on work.

PrerequisitesNone

5 DAY COURSEModelling and Simulation – Foundations

This course will enable students to become aware of the roles, concepts and applications of modelling and simulation in defence, and to understand how to construct simple models.

Modelling and Simulation• The general principles of

modelling and simulation.

• The verification and validation of defence models and simulations.

• The acquisition, operation and evolution of defence models and simulations.

• Hard and soft approaches to modelling.

• Deterministic and stochastic models.

• Monte Carlo simulation.

• The role of modelling and simulation in supporting defence decision-making.

Continuous and Discrete Event Simulation• The design and application of simple

discrete event simulation models.

Synthetic Environments• An introduction to defence

synthetic environments.

• The technologies of live, constructive and virtual simulation and their defence applications.


• Explain and apply the general principles of modelling and simulation and to explain the importance of modelling and simulation in supporting defence decision-making.

• Apply the ideas of verification and validation to defence models and explain the issues involved.

• Design simple simulation models using different approaches.

• Explain the technologies of live, constructive and virtual simulation and their defence applications.

Who should attendAnybody who wishes to gain a broad understanding of many of the principals of the uses of modelling and simulation in a military context.


• 5 days equivalent coursework

• Written examination

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling.





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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lecture and practical sessions using MATLAB and Simulink.

PrerequisitesEngineering, appropriate science or physics background.

5 DAY COURSE

This course provides an introduction to mathematical modelling, control and the simulation environment MATLAB and Simulink in relation to defence engineering.

The areas covered are:

• The application of Newton’s Laws of Motion to the modelling of dynamics systems and the formation of transfer function and state space models.

• Dynamic response, effect of damping, natural frequency and time constant in both the time and frequency domains.

• Concepts of control, block and simulation diagrams, introduction to control system design and performance specification.

• Use of MATLAB and Simulink for simulating dynamic systems.

Who should attendThe course is designed for engineers and scientists who need to be able to simulate defence related systems using MATLAB and Simulink.








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Course DeliveryExtensive practical hands-on work in the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory.

PrerequisitesSome familiarity with defence simulation systems is desirable. Some computer expertise is also desirable as the course involves hands-on reconfiguration of networks, hardware and software applications.

This course enables students to appreciate the main ways in which defence simulation systems make use of networking technology. The emphasis of the course is on TCP/IP style networking with particular reference to the creation of networks of distributed systems which form the basis of defence Synthetic Environments and Live-Virtual-Constructive integration activities.

The range of topics covered includes:

• Fundamentals of computer communications, networking, LANs and WANs.

• Main hardware components of computer networks.

• The ISO OSI Architecture and network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP).

• The features and facilities of TCP/IP and their relevance to simulation systems.

• Networked and distributed simulation architectures.

• Interoperability and composability.

• The design, management, configuration and testing of distributed simulation systems and networks.

• Networking standards in defence simulation

(e.g. DIS, HLA).

• Practical experiments and case studies in the application of NDS technologies.


• Recognise and recommend network strategies and architectures appropriate to the needs of a particular simulation system.

• Carry out simulation network configuration and testing functions.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and processes of simulation interoperability and how to diagnose problems.

• Appreciate and explain the issues in the design and application of Synthetic Environments in the defence arena.

Who should attendThe course will suit those seeking an initial technical understanding of the methods and techniques that allow defence simulation systems to interoperate, including the standards and protocols used.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course

is assessed by 5 days equivalent coursework and written examination.


There is an additional option for follow-on participation in a 5 day WAN Simulation exercise held in the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by both lectures and practicals using MATLAB. It includes a number of practicals (largely based on Neural Network Toolbox) and demonstrations designed to supplement the lectures and present an overview of the current state of the art.

PrerequisitesA good background in matrix algebra and calculus together with a working knowledge of MATLAB.

The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic knowledge of artificial neural networks techniques that can be applied in a variety of disciplines. It aims to give a broad understanding of the basis of neural networks including an awareness of the nature of problems in which such systems can be exploited.

On successful completion students will be able to develop a neural network application for classification and prediction, assess the performance of a neural network, and appreciate the role of data pre-processing and representation.

The following topics are covered by the course:

• Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks

• Overview of neural network architectures and applications

• Neural networks for classification and prediction

• Basics of perceptron learning algorithm

• Hebbian learning

• Multi-layer perceptron networks

• Analysis of backpropagation learning algorithm and its modifications

• Hopfield networks

• Elman networks

• Application to time series

• Review of comparable statistical techniques


Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework and written examination.



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Course DeliveryPresentations from Cranfield University staff and external speakers from relevant industries.

PrerequisitesNone specific but a competent scientific/engineering background is encouraged to reduce the chance of unfamiliarity with the concepts and language used to a minimum. Material will be up to restricted level and all students should have appropriate security clearance.

The principal aim of the course is to provide an introduction to and guidance on the effects of nuclear radiation and the electromagnetic pulse on electronic components and systems.

The phenomenology of the nuclear burst and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) will be explained, as will likely equipment susceptibilities and suitable testing methodologies. The implications of sourcing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components in defence systems will be discussed, and the suitability of such components and systems in space and on the ground will be addressed. Effects simulators will also be introduced and their fitness for purpose explored.

Who should attendScientists and engineers with a desire to increase their familiarity or understanding of the concepts of nuclear weapon outputs and their effects on systems, particularly equipment specifiers and developers.


This course does not have specific run dates and is available on request. Please contact: Short Courses on 01793 785810 or email [email protected]

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5 DAY COURSE


• Lectures supported by printed notes.

• Directed computer practicals in which the students solve a variety of problems and investigate the success of the results obtained.

• Directed study with questions relating to the main subject areas, which will require the student to write his/her own computer software. Access to MATLAB software or equivalent will be needed.

PrerequisitesA level mathematics or equivalent essential.


The aim of this course is to make students aware of the elementary numerical methods to obtain numerical approximations and assess the quality of approximations obtained.

The course lays the foundations of numerical approximations for typical tasks arising in scientific computation.

Topics covered include well-conditioning of problems, floating-point representation, numerical precision and accuracy, elementary numerical methods for function evaluation, zeros of a function, roots of polynomials, numerical quadrature, matrix factorisations, solution of linear equations and computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

The syllabus contains a modest amount of analysis that includes derivations of algorithms, properties of numerical algorithms, convergence and numerical stability.


• Explain the quality of numerical approximations obtained for typical tasks such as evaluation of functions, zeros of a function, roots of polynomial, evaluation of integrals, solution of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

• Demonstrate through code development a clear understanding of floating point arithmetic and its relevance to numerical computation.

• Design and implement simple numerical algorithms in a suitable software environment.

• Compare numerical approximations with high quality numerical library software.








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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, hands-on practical activities and workshops will reinforce the lectures by allowing students to use real examples against set analysis problems. Guest speakers from industry and MOD will share and discuss their experiences of operations research applications.

PrerequisitesNone

The aim of this course is to introduce the basic philosophy of operational research and the analytical techniques used by practitioners.

The origins and concepts of operational research and its role in decision making are covered, along with an introduction to modelling and the concepts of probability.

An introduction is given to some of the quantitative techniques of operational research, such as:

• Mathematical programming

• Queuing theory

• Search theory

• Simulation

• Network analysis

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those requiring a general knowledge of the techniques used in operations research including tools and methods and applications. It would be highly relevant to technical managers, system engineers, operational and system analysts and customers of analysis reports and outputs.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Operational Research.





3 DAY COURSE

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Location: Shrivenham Campus or by arrangement at an organisation’s site




Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by a mix of lectures, computer practicals and case studies illustrating how the techniques introduced in the course may be applied to problems from science, engineering and operational analysis.


PrerequisitesDegree in a numerate discipline. Previous attendance at one of Introduction to Operational Research Techniques or Introduction to Numerical Methods, and experience of MATLAB, are useful but not essential.

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand and apply modern numerical optimisation techniques.

The course covers:

• Classification of optimisation problems, mathematical definitions of optimum.

• Optimising nonlinear functions of one variable.

• Unconstrained optimisation: Derivative-free, gradient-based, and Newton-based methods.

• Constrained optimisation: Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions; penalty, Lagrangian and SQP methods.

• Reverse mode automatic differentiation.

• Heuristic optimisation methods: Genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, etc..

• Introduction to multi objective optimisation.


• Recognise the nature and varieties of optimisation problems and be able to apply associated optimality conditions.

• Derive the Newton and Gauss-Newton methods and appreciate the principles underpinning other unconstrained optimisation methods.

• Be aware of and be able to successfully apply methods for unconstrained, constrained and least-squares problems.

• Appreciate and apply reverse mode automatic differentiation for calculating an objective’s gradient.

• Appreciate the principles of heuristic methods and discuss their suitability to optimisation problems.

• Discuss multi objective programming.

Who should attendThis course is targeted at scientists, engineers and operational analysts, who need to apply numerical optimisation methods to practical problems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of directed study coursework together with a written examination. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Scientific Computation and the MSc Military Operational Research.


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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: WOMEA). Course fees apply in all other cases.


2 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, the Shrivenham course has a two hour period allocated for a range demonstration where students are shown the different types of explosives and their effects.

PrerequisitesNo formal qualifications are required, MOD Students may be required to attend the course as part of the essential training within the Defence WOME skills framework. The course is not a prerequisite for the OME intermediate course.

This course is designed for staff likely to be involved with Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) in their daily work or who may come into contact with OME.

It is aimed at the Awareness level and supports the defence competency framework. It covers safe working with explosives, explosives law and MOD regulations, explosives accidents, an introduction to explosives, classification of explosives, and the storage and transport of explosives and associated hazards. The course ends with a range demonstration of explosives.

Who should attendThe course is intended for both MOD civilian and military staff and could also benefit defence contractors and others working in the explosives industry.


This course is designed to relate to the UK MOD competency framework for ordnance and explosives safety at awareness level, and in this regard assessment of the student’s knowledge is by a multiple choice closed book assessment at the end of the course.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: WOMEI). Course fees apply in all other cases.


8 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryClassroom work is supported by small-scale explosives demonstrations, as well as a demonstration on the college explosives range and demolition area. General explosives subjects are taught by the academic staff of Cranfield University, whilst specialist areas such as policy, legal security and range safety are undertaken by visiting lecturers from MOD and the defence industry.

The course is designed for those responsible for managing activities involving Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) in a defence environment. Its aim is to outline the areas of knowledge they need to be familiar with, in order to begin to discharge their duties with respect to OME. It provides an overview of both the nature and properties of OME, and the regulatory controls which are applied in defence, to ensure that they do not present an intolerable risk to employees and the public. The course deals first of all with basic explosives chemistry and properties and progresses through explosion effects to applications in ordnance systems. The latter part of the course is concerned with the arrangements in place to control the risk from explosives. Lectures are provided on relevant Health and Safety legislation in the UK and the associated regulations. MOD policy, standards, and internal regulations, classifications, storage, security and conveyance of explosives, range safety and accident reporting and investigation are covered.

Who should attendThe course is intended for both civilian and military MOD staff and also for contractors’ staff with responsibilities for OME.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis course is designed to relate to the UK MOD competency framework for ordnance and explosives safety at practitioner level, and in this regard assessment of the student’s knowledge is by two multiple choice assessments which include short answer questions.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: OD).



5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course consists of lectures and guest speakers from academia and the public sector. This is supplemented by a case study of a real life problematic situation, which is investigated using Soft Systems Methodology, in order to illustrate the theory presented in this course.


Organisation Development (OD) is a planned, systematic approach to delivering sustainable improvements in organisational efficiency and performance. It aims to provide the basis for considering information systems within the wider organisational context, introducing theories from the disciplines of organisational psychology, organisational behaviour and systems thinking. It covers people in the workplace, new technology at work, organisational behaviour, organisational change and systems thinking.

Who should attendThe OD course is designed for people with a professional responsibility for developing and implementing change processes. It will help them to increase and improve their knowledge and understanding of theory as well as to gain the practical skills to structure and exploit organisational capabilities in terms of people, processes and technology.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework portfolio consisting one practical report and an academic essay.







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There are as many defence acquisition systems as there are sovereign governments, and there is also significant variation among them. This model builds a defence acquisition framework that explains the main tasks that need to be addressed and the different stakeholders in defence acquisition matters. The course considers the main functions associated with requirements setting, planning and budgeting, procurement, testing and acceptance, support and disposal, and explores the military, diplomatic and economic consequences often associated with defence acquisition matters.

The aim of this course is to develop a critical awareness of the tasks and functions associated with effective defence and security acquisition and of approaches to the execution of these tasks and functions in both the MOD and overseas equivalents. It will support students’ capacities to gain rapid understanding of how a specific national system works and will involve illustrations from the national systems of a range of states. This course is linked to the established tenet in marketing of the importance of understanding the customer.

Who should attendThis course is relevant to all those working in a marketing, sales, business development or acquisition role. It is of particular significance to those working in a defence or security context.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group practical based on a syndicate group exercise and an individual assignment.






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5 DAY COURSEPersonal and Organisational Development

Course DeliveryThe course will be delivered through lectures, group work and the application of OD tools and techniques.

PrerequisitesNone, although this course is designed and interlinked with the Managing Acquisition Change and Leading Acquisition Change courses.

This Personal and Organisational Development (OD) course provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to design, deploy and implement effective and successful organisational development strategies and change interventions. This course will focus on groups and teams, and the building and development of high performance teams. It will consider the major theories relating to motivation, commitment, psychological contract and engagement at work and how these are put into practice by organisations. It will consider the major contemporary research and debates within these fields within OD.

OD within this context will be considered and critically evaluated in a defence acquisition context covering areas such as; globalisation, international forces, government policy and legal regulation and how these shape and impact on defence acquisition OD strategies and practices. The shaping and development of OD strategies will also be examined in response to internal and external factors.

Who should attendThose responsible for leading or managing change within a public, private or 3rd sector organisation. The course will cover the role and responsibilities of an internal consultant/change agent and focus on the application of OD tools, techniques and principles to large and small scale change initiatives.

Accreditation / AssessmentWhen this course is taken in conjunction with the Managing Acquisition Change course, students are eligible with follow-on portfolio evidence to gain either a Certificate or Diploma in Management Consultancy.

If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: PETCHM). Course fees apply in all other cases.


8 WEEKS + 2 DAYS COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by a mixture of lectures, tutorials, exercises and demonstrations. Learning is enhanced by coursework, literature searches, directed reading and private study. Understanding is developed through a series of practical laboratory classes and site visits.


The course provides students with a basic scientific and technical understanding of the production, behaviour and handling of hydrocarbon fuels and lubricants, so enabling them to contribute effectively in technically demanding appointments in the field of fuels and lubricants. The course covers both conventional petroleum-based fuels and alternative fuels derived from synthetic or biological materials. Fuel handling topics such as fluid mechanics of pump-pipeline systems, electrical safety and environmental pollution from hydrocarbons are introduced.

On successful completion, a student will be able to:

• Describe the chemistry that underpins hydrocarbon fuel technology.

• Understand the refining processes used to produce fuels and lubricants.

• Know how differences in chemical composition affect properties of fuels and their usage in different types of engine.

• Explain the principles of friction and wear.

• Select lubricants appropriate to an application.

• Understand the significance of the properties detailed in fuel and lubricant specifications.

• Be conversant with the principles of pumping, flow and handling of fuels.

• Apply these principles to the design and construction of fuels installations, including making safe decisions on the use of electrical equipment and installations in the petroleum field.

Who should attendPetroleum Technology and Chemistry is the academic course of a 32 week Officers’ Petroleum Course for officers from the Armed Forces involved in fuels logistics. It can also be taken as a stand-alone course providing an excellent introduction to the subject for those in the petroleum industry or those involved in fuels and lubricants supply and distribution.

Accreditation / AssessmentAssessment is by a combination of written examinations, coursework and an oral presentation. The course is accredited by the Open University; successful completion is worth 25 points at level 1.





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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures, tutorials and exercises supported by directed private study.


This course aims to provide deeper theoretical and practical understanding to the students by addressing the most basic questions. What is a natural disaster? How can disasters be managed? And what is the future of disaster studies and for disaster management?

The first part focuses on the meaning of disasters by analysing three disaster paradigms: dominant, alternative and mid-range theories. In addition to this, human security framework is introduced to foresee the future of disaster scholarships. In doing so, the course goes beyond the sociology of disasters, environmental hazards and vulnerability approaches by incorporating development and security scholarships in order to understand the future challenges for disaster management. Specific case studies are drawn from the global north and south to assess the key concepts.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for professionals, practitioners and graduates pursuing careers in disaster and development management, emergency services, armed forces and risk and security management in the security, development and humanitarian sectors.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed.







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• Lectures supported by printed notes and worked examples

• Computer practicals

• Directed study

PrerequisitesA basic knowledge of a higher level programming language is assumed. Students taking the assessment will require access to a good compiler (e.g. GNU C Compiler and tools).


To provide students with a working knowledge of programming in C and the ability to use the standard software tools effectively.

The course covers:• Overview of C language

• Arithmetic and precedence

• Control flow constructs

• Arrays

• Types, operators and expressions

• Functions and formal parameters

• Scoping rules, external variables, static variables

• Header files

• Basics of pointers

• Structures, returning a structure from a function

• Data structures, defining self-referential structures

• Multi-dimensional arrays, pointer arrays

• Working with command line arguments

• Input and output

• Working with files

• Formatted output

• First introduction to unix/linux software development tools - make, prof and dbx

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:• Develop comprehensive programs in C to solve

practical problems.

• Assess the performance of a C program.

• Develop simple testing strategies, and produce documentation.

• Make use of external libraries for scientific tasks.


Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework which is normally confirmed by a viva on the written submission.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryClassroom-based with syndicate work.

PrerequisitesExperience of working in a defence acquisition environment.

The course provides an understanding of the role and importance of project management in implementing strategy and of the principles, techniques and applications of project management.


• Evaluate project management as an essential part of strategic implementation.

• Conceptualise and plan for the essential features necessary in Through Life Management Planning.

• Prepare project plans including definition, timing and risk plans.

• Monitor the progress of projects and understand the effect that resource limitations have on project outcomes.

• Assess the options for project organisation structures.

• Articulate the importance of integration of key elements and players within a team-based environment.

Who should attendThose working in defence acquisition managerial positions who need to develop a greater understanding of the role of project and programme management in delivering defence capability.







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Course DeliveryThe course comprises a combination of plenary lectures and discussions, case studies and practical exercises. The overarching approach to learning is problem based and experiential. The course is classroom based and delivered by Cranfield academic staff at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham.

PrerequisitesA 1st or 2nd class honours degree or professional equivalent.

The aim of the course is to establish and reaffirm a baseline of student knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of project and programme management and explore the key principles, processes, tools and techniques underpinning project and programme management in the context of Defence Leadership. The course addresses Project and Programme (PPM) concepts and disciplines, highlighting key themes, principles and processes and establishing linkages with organisational strategy and strategic objectives. Students’ own personal perspectives will be surfaced early on and used to inform discussions based on relevant experience and endeavour throughout the course. Fundamental elements of the UK Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge (APM BoK) (with reference to the US equivalent, PMBoK) will be introduced to establish the foundations for learning. The relationship between project, programme and portfolio management will be explored and the key processes, governing structures and individual roles associated with each will be drawn out through a number of case studies and plenary discussion. Ultimately, the course aims to demonstrate the practical relevance of P3M to students’ own organisations and areas of responsibility, and to highlight benefits associated with adopting and

continuing to develop such management approaches in the context of the effective leadership. To that end, recent developments associated with UK defence reform will be used to illustrate how the UK Ministry of Defence has developed, and continues to develop, P3M in the context of enabling improved capability.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at those with responsibility for, or involvement in project and programme definition and delivery and with a particular interest in the challenges for leaders. Experienced practitioners will find this a useful refresh whilst those new to the area will benefit from an understanding of PPM terminology and will gain a good grounding on PPM principles, tools and techniques.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment.







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Course DeliveryThe course consists of lectures and practical exercises, moving from theory to practical application of knowledge.


This course considers project management from an Information Systems perspective. The ability to identify and implement change is becoming increasingly important to organisations. As dependence on Information Systems grows, there is a need to focus on increasing capability in Information Systems project management in order to implement the system changes required. The course aims to outline both the hard concepts, such as technical project methodologies and know-how, together with a consideration of soft issues such as the role of teamwork, motivation and leadership in project management.

Who should attendThe course is designed for people with a professional responsibility for project management for Information Systems development, providing an introduction to the theory, knowledge and skills underlying this practice.







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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: POEMS). Course fees apply in all other cases.


Location: Shrivenham Campus or by arrangement at an organisation’s site

5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by Cranfield staff and environmental consultants. As part of this course students are taken off site to view equipment. The course also offers opportunities to interact with other students and academic staff so that knowledge transfer takes place.

PrerequisitesAttendance on the Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence course.


Environmental Management within Defence Acquisition is a mandatory requirement as detailed in the Secretary of State (SoS) for Defence’s Policy Statement. The nature of the equipment and services that the MOD procures is such that they are likely to have some environmental consequences associated with their operations. Therefore exercising effective control mechanisms in order to minimise and mitigate any environmental impacts requires careful management in the acquisition process. Project Oriented Environmental Management Systems (POEMS) has been developed and mandated for all defence acquisition projects in order to enable environmental impacts to be minimised through life of equipment and services.

Taught elements:

• POEMS requirements, structure and implementation process.

• Information regarding application of POEMS to commercial and military off the shelf and user requirement documents.

• Introduction to influencing and communication skills, restricted materials, available assessment tools and POEMS Audit.

• Identifying the need for further environmental assessment in the context of POEMS.

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment in the form of theoretical activities throughout the course.

• End of course written examination.

On-the-job training:

• Completion of practical activities as part of a structured mentored programme.

Following successful completion of the required components, the student will meet the MOD’s system environmental functional competencies at practitioner level.

Who should attendThis course is aimed at personnel who are required to implement POEMS in their project team, ideally having either completed the Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence course or equivalent environmental management experience in defence acquisition.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis course is part of a suite of courses, which are approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). On successful completion of this course, together with the Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence and Sustainable Development courses, students are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of IEMA.



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Course DeliveryThe course will be classroom based and run over three days by Cranfield academic staff, enhanced by experienced external speakers.

PrerequisitesAppropriate 1st or 2nd class honours degree or relevant experience.

This course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors. It is designed to provide a grounding in psychological aspects of leadership in the context of complex organisations and defence. Areas covered include:

• Psychology fundamentals

• Intuition and unconscious processes

• Leadership and complexity

• Cognitive fitness for leadership

Who should attendPeople with leadership roles, especially in complex, dynamic or ambiguous situations, will benefit from understanding the psychological basis for effective behaviours.








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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: PYTECH). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures with demonstrations, a short practical and a firing demonstration.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate technical degree or relevant experience. Some familiarity with chemistry would be an advantage.

The course provides an understanding of the principles underlying the required effect and the design of appropriate compositions and munitions. Types of pyrotechnic composition are discussed, and emphasis is placed on a rational assessment of the hazard of such compositions and the munitions that contain them.


• Fundamentals of pyrotechnic heat generation and transfer

• Production of heat

• Pyrotechnic delays

• Light- and infrared-emitting compositions and munitions

• Smoke compositions and munitions

• Selection of ingredients and manufacture of compositions

• Hazard of compositions and munitions

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those concerned with research, development, manufacture or procurement of pyrotechnic compositions and munitions.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and an assignment.



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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: RADADV). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course is delivered through a combination of lectures, directed study and private study.


The aim of the course is to provide students with a detailed understanding of advanced radar techniques and specialist radar applications.


• Pulse Doppler Radar − application (airborne Fire Control Radar (FCR))

• Millimetre Wave Radar − application (active seekers)

• Waveform Design

• Non Co-operative Target Recognition (NCTR)

• Clutter − application Maritime Surveillance Radar (MSR)

• Multi-Function Radar (MFR)

• Weapons Locating Radars − application Counter battery radar (COBRA)

• Bistatic and multistatic radar

• SAR image processing

• Over the Horizon (OTH) radar in the HF band

• Ultra-wide band (UWB) radar − application Ground penetrating radar (GPR)

Who should attendThis course is intended for those scientists and engineers who already have some knowledge of radar systems design. Those who are new to the radar field as a whole will find the necessary radar grounding in Radar Principles and Radar Electronic Warfare courses.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual assignment.



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Course DeliveryClassroom based lectures.

PrerequisitesNone

2 DAY COURSE

This course provides a foundation in the principles involved in the design and operation of radar systems.

Upon completion of the course, students should have a sound grasp of the principles of operation, and the practical limitations, of the techniques currently used in military radar systems.

Who should attendThe course is suitable as a grounding for engineers and recently recruited graduate engineers who are moving into the radar field. It will also be of value to managers who operate within it.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: RADEW). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course is delivered through a combination of lectures, directed study and private study.

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of Radar Principles course (or equivalent).

The aim of the course is to provide an analytical appreciation of the principles involved in the design and use of radar Electronic Support Measure (ESM), radar Electronic Counter-Measures (ECM) Systems and techniques of radar Electronic Protection Measures (EPM). Techniques relevant to land based, airborne and maritime radar systems will be presented. This provides students with the ability to analyse the technical performance of radar EW equipment, its effectiveness against a victim radar and the effectiveness of protection measures designed to preserve the operation of a radar in the face of ECM. This course is delivered at an unclassified level and so does not cover the performance of equipment currently in military service.

Upon completion of the course, students should have a sound grasp of the principles of operation, and practical limitations of the radar electronic warfare techniques detailed above. This course imparts an appreciation of the techniques and phenomena which are exploited for Radar EW as well as the design criteria and typical performance levels and tolerances required. The knowledge gained will enable students to analyse performance levels and establish radar EW requirements.

This course builds on the material covered in the Radar Principles course, which provides the necessary foundation in radar.

Who should attendThis course is intended for military and civil servant personnel involved in the specification, procurement and trials of radar and/or radar EW equipment, graduate engineers and design/development engineering staff from industry who are about to embark on work in the field of Radar EW, and post-graduate students with an interest in radar and/or radar EW.

This course assumes that students are familiar with the principles of modern military radar systems to the level of the Radar Principles course, or equivalent.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and an individual assignment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering and the MSc in Guided Weapon Systems.






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: RADPR). Course fees apply in all other cases.


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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered primarily as lectures in combination with equipment demonstrations, tutorial sessions and group case study work.

PrerequisitesThe course assumes a basic knowledge of deciBels, probability and statistics and the operation of the Fast Fourier Transform.

The aim of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of the fundamental principles, design and analysis of radar systems.

The course covers the following areas:

• Introduction to radar

• Radar detection theory

• Losses

• Radar cross section

• Constant false alarm rate (CFAR) detection

• Pulsed radar parameters

• Pulse compression

• Clutter

• CW and FM ranging

• Pulse-doppler radar

• Moving Target Indicator (MTI) radar

• Tracking radar

• Synthetic-aperture radar

• GMTI

• Phased arrays


• Identify the principles underlying radar detection in noise and clutter, relating these principles to conventional radar system design.

• Explain the specialist properties and particular operational advantages of modern Doppler radar, multi-function radar and SAR/GMTI systems.

• Critically evaluate the detection performance of a radar system, given its design parameters, produce a viable radar system design, given a suitable specification of the required radar performance.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at engineers entering into the field of radar systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering and the MSc in Guided Weapons Systems.


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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and practical applications of radiographic imaging techniques used in forensic science. Students will be introduced to a range of topics including:

• Physics of X-ray production and utilisation.

• Radiographic equipment.

• Analogue and digital image recording media.

• Radiation protection and legislation.

• Medical imaging techniques and projections for use ante and post mortem.

• Radiographic techniques applied to artwork.

• Industrial radiographic techniques for engineering components including weapons, missiles and improvised explosive devices.

• Complimentary imaging modalities – computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound.

• The virtual post-mortem.


• Explain the fundamental principles of a wide range of imaging techniques.

• Identify current ionizing radiations regulations and interpret them so as to be able to apply appropriate radiation protection measures when employing radiographic imaging techniques.

• List and critically assess the advantages and disadvantages of different imaging techniques and their use in the individualisation of human remains and characterisation of trauma and/or disease states.

• List and critically analyse the advantages and disadvantages of imaging techniques and their use in the identification and characterisation of components and component failure.

• Practically apply appropriate imaging techniques for defined situations and interpret the results.

Who should attendRadiographic imaging techniques are employed in a wide range of forensic investigations. This course will be of interest to individuals from a variety of backgrounds including archeologists, physical anthropologists, radiographers, scenes of crime officers, forensic investigators, ballistics specialists, engineers and others involved in forensic investigation.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by preparation of an analytical report and a researched essay.




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Course DeliveryIn addition to presentations, case studies, demonstrations and practical activities, guest speakers from the fields of medicine and industry will share and discuss their experiences of the practical application of radiographic imaging across a range of forensic disciplines. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills.

PrerequisitesBasic computer skills and some experience of basic science is an advantage.





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Course DeliveryLectures will be delivered by experts from Cranfield University and research staff engaged in current test programmes. They will be supplemented by presentations and demonstrations from key manufacturers of instrumentation recording and analysis equipment.

PrerequisitesPrerequisites HNC/Degree or equivalent experience.

The aim of this course is to provide ballistics and explosives test practitioners with an introduction to the theory and practice of a wide range of instrumentation techniques. The course will involve academic lectures and applications lectures from users and equipment manufacturers, backed by a substantial practical programme which will use the college’s extensive blast, ballistic and impact facilities.

The course is intended to be a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practical sessions. Students will get the chance to witness, and where possible actively participate in, the application of a range of techniques in the laboratory environment and also on our ballistic and explosives ranges.

The areas of background theory will cover fundamentals of dynamics, blast waves in air and video processing. Specific lectures will address the transducers used for force pressure and displacement measurement including off-the-shelf commercial transducers and more research oriented specialist sensors.

Imaging techniques such as high speed video will be shown in depth including theory of image capture and recording including integrated video and data capture systems. Basic principles of image analysis and more complex processes such as digital image correlation will be shown.

Who should attendThe course will benefit engineers and technicians already working in test environments who wish to gain more understanding of specific techniques and a broader understanding of the range of measurement processes and systems.






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Course DeliveryThis course is a combination of classroom based teaching with private study.

PrerequisitesNone

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding and some experience of the disciplines underpinning critical evaluation of quantitative information applied within the Forensic Sciences. Course content includes: experimental design; interpretation and assessment; effective framing and rebutting of arguments; problem solving; evidential types; use of relevant statistics for design and interpretation; and courtroom statistics.

The syllabus will follow the general course of a generic investigative process from the appropriate framing of a question to the critical interpretation of data and information. The appropriate use of data in well constructed arguments will be considered in order to distinguish between fact, opinion and speculation. Intellectual rigour will be challenged, and the ability to identify weakness in argument will be developed. Data will be examined for reliability and reproducibility with a focus on the distinct features of forensically related data. Appropriate use of descriptive and hypothesis testing statistics will be practised and the ‘prosecutor’s fallacy’ explored. Bayes' Theorem will be considered and rehearsed through case studies.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme.







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Course DeliveryThe course will consist of presentations and group exercises to develop an R&M Case for a candidate equipment. Best practice will be demonstrated during the development of solutions during the group exercises and discussion.

PrerequisitesBasic knowledge of R&M tools and processes is required.

The Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Case is the procedure that provides projects with an effective R&M programme to deliver the customer’s R&M requirements.

The course aims to provide an understanding of the philosophy and procedures of the R&M Case in order for customers to be delivered reliable and maintainable equipment. It will show how R&M Case should be constructed and how it should be developed throughout the acquisition process.

The course will provide an understanding of the main reliability techniques, processes and tools needed to deliver an effective R&M Programme. Finally the course will cover how to provide a growing level of assurance that the R&M requirements will be delivered to the customer.

Who should attendProject managers and those responsible for delivering equipment to customers that will be reliable and maintainable.








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Course DeliveryDelivery is by lectures and group exercise work. There is some pre-reading required.

PrerequisitesNone

5 DAY COURSE

The course covers the fundamentals, use and implementation of availability, reliability and maintainability (A,R&M) in the acquisition of military capability and the delivery of system effectiveness.

The course covers current practices and standards for the delivery of A,R&M. It gives an overview of the many tools and techniques used to ensure R&M issues are fully considered in the design, development and testing of equipment. The course will cover in detail the R&M Case procedure for delivering R&M requirements and the assurance process used to monitor delivery. Future developments will be considered in the process of delivering system effectiveness.

Who should attendThose managers and practitioners who want a grounding in the subject areas of Availability, Reliability and Maintainability. The course will provide a sound foundation of understanding in these subject areas.










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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EOERAE). Course fees apply in all other cases.



PrerequisitesEither an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline, or a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience is required.

The course demonstrates how general risk assessment methods are used with specific hazard and frequency data for explosives.


• Relationship between risk and hazard and the public perception of risk

• Quantity distance relationships

• Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods

• Models for effect on the human

• Failure tree and failure modes effects analysis

• Safety cases, HAZOPs and lines of defence

• Consequence analysis

• Protocols for small scale work

• Discussion groups for assessment exercise

By the end of the course students will have:

• An understanding of the quantitative nature of ‘Tolerability’ and ‘ALARP’.

• The ability to utilise available accident data for explosives and energetic materials.

• The ability to conduct a simple qualitative risk assessment involving explosives.

Who should attendThose involved with research, design, manufacture or procurement of munitions who wish for a greater depth of knowledge of risk assessment for such systems.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a Qualitative Risk Assessment for a scenario involving energetic materials following an in-class discussion group and written discussion document on an aspect of the use of quantitative data for explosives risk assessment.







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PrerequisitesAppropriate degree in science or engineering or relevant experience.

The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the principles of rocket propulsion and rocket propellant composition and performance.


• Principles of reaction propulsion

• Velocity and range equation for an accelerating projectile

• Mach number, flow function, flow area relationship

• Convergent - divergent nozzle

• Internal ballistics of solid propellant rocket motors

• Charge design for particular applications

• Principles of rocket propellant composition

• Properties and applications of cast and extruded double base propellants

• Properties and applications of rubbery composite propellants

• Properties and applications of liquid monopropellants and bipropellants

• New developments in propellant

compositions and formulation


• Recognise the importance of rocket propulsion as a form of jet propulsion and give examples of its relevance in the defence and commercial sectors.

• Transfer the principles of thermodynamics and gas dynamics to rocket propulsion.

• Define key terms such as impulse, specific impulse, thrust coefficient and characteristic velocity and recognise their significance.

• Outline the principles of propellant charge design.

• Show that a solid propellant rocket motor is a self-regulating device.

• Illustrate how a solid rocket propellant is formulated to meet a certain set of requirements for a particular application.

• Contrast the various types of solid rocket propellant and their performance, storage, mechanical and combustion properties.

• Evaluate the significance of the parameters that characterise rocket propellant performance and the relationship between them.

• Identify the latest developments in rocket propellant formulation in relation to solid, liquid and gelled compositions.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those with an interest in the chemistry of rocket propellants and the thermodynamics of rocket propulsion.


This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering, the MSc in Weapon and Vehicle Systems and the MSc in Gun Systems Design.








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Course DeliveryStudents will be exposed to both theory and experience delivered by academics in the field and senior security /risk management practitioners.

PrerequisitesA background understanding of security practice.

The aim of this course is to enhance the judgement of security practitioners in decisions concerning risk pertinent to the delivery of effective security.

It addresses a wide range of topics including the global security environment, risk management, security planning and management, and crisis management. It is designed to meet both theoretical and practical needs. The course is enriched with presentations by senior practitioners from the security sector and government.

The course is structured over 5 days:

Day 1 - Setting the scene

• The global security landscape

• Concepts and theories of risk

• Risk management 101

Day 2 - Security

• Concepts of security

• Contemporary security issues

• Security risk management case-study

Day 3 - Security practice

• Challenging the risk management paradigm

• Talking the language of business

• Business continuity/crisis management

Day 4 - Security challenges

• Large event security - 2013

• Sector challenges and solutions - aviation

• The media

Day 5

• Corporate/Group security management

• Public-private partnerships

Who should attendThis is an executive short course for practitioners who are beginning or are in the earlier stages of their career. This course is not designed to tell students how to do their job; but it will help them to think about how to do their job.






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Course DeliveryLecture presentations, laboratory experience and demonstrations.

PrerequisitesNo technical prerequisites, suitable security clearance required.

The course is a compact overview of security technology which informs procurement, supports effective deployment, and sets the context and platform for further study into specific security areas.

The aims of the course are to:

• Provide a broad awareness of security technology options.

• Develop an understanding of the science underpinning technology.

• Improve market awareness through objective illustrative products.

• Highlight methods of use that could better exploit technology.

• Support evaluations of how well technology can mitigate risk.

• Identify emerging technologies and forecast future trends.

Content of the course will include:

• Modes of development in security technology.

• Sensors and surveillance.

• Platforms and integration.

• Inspection, imaging and recognition.

• Information security, data mining and cyber-warfare.

• Detection of explosives, CBRN agents and contraband.

• Protection against agents, blast and kinetic threats.

• Less lethal weapons.

• Attribution through forensic technologies.

Who should attend

• Government organisations and private sector

• Law enforcement and armed forces

• Managers selecting modern security technology

• Practitioners augmenting experience with scientific understanding

• Generalists exploring the breadth of available technology

• Specialists exploring complementary technologies

• Those seeking foresight of

developing technologies


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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SPS&A). Course fees apply in all other cases.


Course DeliveryThe course is mainly delivered by lectures and tutorials. As part of the preparation for the briefing paper assignment, an information skills workshop is available which includes search techniques and referencing.

Pre-requisitesNormally, an undergraduate qualification in a related subject or relevant experience is required.

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of signal processing and statistical techniques and methods used in communications and sensor systems.


• Statistics and noise Probability, random variables and probability distributions; covariance and correlation. Cascaded networks and the mathematical representation of noise.

• Analogue signal processing Analogue methods used to describe, analyse and process signals and the behaviour of systems: fourier and laplace transforms, correlation and convolution, impulse response and transfer function.

• Digital signal processing Matched filters, the z-transform. Advantages/disadvantages of DSP, sampling and quantisation, digital filters, the DFT and FFT, DSP applications in communications and radar.

• Decision theory Hypothesis testing, probabilities of false alarm and detection, bayesian systems, error probability and bit error rate, receiver operating characteristics.

Who should attendSignal processing and statistics provide the analytical tools required to describe the signals found in communications and sensor systems and also the techniques employed in such receivers. This course is a foundation course for anyone who is intent on studying communications, radar and electro-optics systems at masters level.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual coursework: a filter design exercise, a briefing paper on a DSP-related topic and a statistics tutorial.



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Course DeliveryResidential course, with extensive practical hands-on work in the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory.

The course concludes with a 4-day WAN simulation exercise.

PrerequisitesSome computer expertise is desirable as the course involves hands-on configuration of networks, hardware and software applications.

5 WEEK COURSE

The course is designed to provide an understanding of the modelling and simulation technologies and tools used in defence applications.

The range of topics covered includes:

• Principles of modelling and simulation• Simulation languages and packages• Overview of computing, software

and programming• Weapon assessment• Wargaming and combat modelling • Computer generated forces• Real-time 3D graphics• 3D modelling and terrain database generation• Networking fundamentals and simulation

network architectures• Distributed simulation standards

and interoperability• UK defence organisationsOn completion the student will be able to:

• Comprehend the principles and roles of modelling and simulation for defence.

• Examine applications in defence acquisition, training, development of force structures and warfighting experimentation.

• Understand and evaluate modelling and simulation solutions through hands on sessions in building exercises, operating war games and constructing networked synthetic environments.

Who should attendThe course will suit those seeking to gain a technical appreciation of the main methodologies and technologies employed in using modelling and simulation in defence, together with exposure to the challenges and issues involved, both technical and organisational.

While it was originally conceived to be primarily for selected UK military personnel about to take up a simulation post, it is also available as a stand-alone course in its own right.


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• Short written note

• Group presentation

• Individual oral viva examination







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This course provides students with an appreciation of the problems associated with the development of software-intensive systems and establishes the role of systematic techniques, methods and defined processes which seek to address these problems. The course does consider ‘low level matters’ such as programming and data structures but only to allow the student to gain an understanding of some of the fundamental issues and problems. Students will not learn to program on this course but will gain an understanding of the programming process.

Using a discussion on the ‘software crisis’ as our starting point, we will consider a range of topics and issues that includes:

• Requirements analysis.

• Software design.

• Object orientated programming.

• Selecting a programming language.

• Software modelling techniques (with a case study of the unified modelling language).

• Human computer interaction.

• A practical session on the use and issues raised by software CASE tools together with a student presentation based on a specific sorting algorithm.


• Explain the difficulties associated with the development and maintenance of large and/or high integrity software-intensive systems and the role of software engineering in addressing these.

• Appraise the variety of process models available for managing the development and maintenance of software systems and be able to select appropriate models for given circumstance.

• Discuss software development in an analytic manner.

• Compare and contrast the major approaches to software development.

• Critically examine the user interface components of a complex software system.

Who should attendThis course would be suitable and useful for anyone involved with software-intensive systems from a variety of backgrounds.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework and examination.




This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SWE).



Course DeliveryA mixture of lectures, seminars, group discussion and practical sessions.

PrerequisitesNone, although pre-course reading is required.

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Course DeliveryClassroom-based with syndicate work.

PrerequisitesSome experience of working in a customer-supplier relationship in the defence sector.

This course gives students a clear understanding of the range of procurement strategies, the means by which the defence customer engages with industry and the management and development of the customer-supplier relationship.


• Identify key enabling aspects in order to gain optimum effectiveness of the supply network.

• Develop and conceptualise procurement strategies and applications, in a range of scenarios.

• Evaluate the importance of effective sourcing and the management of the customer/supplier relationship.

• Recognise, differentiate and evaluate concepts, practices and implications of outsourcing, partnering and PFIs.

• Understand the implications of the legal and contractual framework on defence procurement.

• Recognise the importance of corporate social responsibility and its impact on defence procurement and the wider supply network.

• Propose appropriate procurement strategies.

• Undertake negotiation, through conceptual underpinning and critical evaluation, with relevant parties.

• Develop strategies for the appropriate use of e-procurement tools.

• Manage and develop the customer/supplier relationship, applying appropriate performance/relationship management techniques.

Who should attendAnyone working in defence acquisition managerial positions who needs to develop a greater understanding of the nature of the customer supplier relationship, the selection of appropriate commercial relationships and the delivery of value through the supply chain.








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Course DeliveryLectures, including tutorial exercises, and computer practicals.

PrerequisitesNormally a degree or HNC in a numerate discipline.

5 DAY COURSE

The aim of the course is to give students an introduction to probability distributions, the design of experiments and the analysis of data.

The course content covers:

• Principles of data collection, organisation, graphing and summarising (in pre-reading).

• Simple probability (in pre-reading).

• Probability distributions, including binomial, Poisson and normal.

• Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for large and small samples.

• Tests of consistency and goodness of fit.

• Non-parametric methods.

• Experimental/trials design.

• Regression and analysis of variance for the analysis of experimental data.

• Statistical aspects of simulation modelling, including Markov chains.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at anyone requiring a basic introduction to standard statistical methods, though with an emphasis on military applications. The course assumes only the knowledge of basic probability and basic summary statistics, both of which are covered in the course pre-reading.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and directed study coursework.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Operational Research, the MSc in Defence Simulation Modelling and the MSc in Scientific Computation.






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Course DeliveryThe course has a six week period in which elements of directed study supported by an online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) are carried out and a taught week (Mon-Fri) which requires attendance at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience or just sufficient relevant experience may be acceptable.

The aim of the course is to equip the student with the knowledge and skills to develop or review an information systems (IS) strategy to support an organisation’s business goals and the development of plans to drive forward and manage that strategy within an organisational, professional and legislative framework.

Placing strategy and strategic Information Systems in context, topics covered include:

• Strategic analysis

• Strategy development

• Analytical tools

• IS and strategy alignment

Who should attendThe course is relevant to those wishing to develop an appreciation of strategic analysis, the development of strategy and an IS strategy in order to develop systems that support business goals.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework portfolio.







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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by way of direct lectures, class discussion, visiting lecturers and group activity.

Note that this is a paperless course and students will need to provide their own WiFi capable technology.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate first degree at a minimum of 2:2 or other HE qualifications combined with appropriate experience.

The course gives students a clear understanding of the process of strategy development and the discipline of strategic management within a defence acquisition context together with an appreciation of the complexities of acquisition.


• Understand the evolution of strategic management as a subject.

• Critically evaluate the key similarities and differences between private and public sectors in the development of strategy in general and the MOD in particular.

• Define acquisition in a defence context and identify the implications for skills, information management, business processes and organisational structures within the UK defence context.

• Analyse the wider socio-economic issues associated with defence acquisition in a UK, international and industrial context.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical tools and techniques to a problem.

• Present solutions to problems in both written form and through presentations.

• Argue cogently in a real time environment.

Who should attendThis course is appropriate for anyone involved in defence or security where an understanding of strategy and the acquisition community would be of benefit to them and their organisation.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group case study and written essay.







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Course DeliveryThis course is delivered through a combination of classroom based teaching and directed study.

PrerequisitesNone

This course will develop knowledge and understanding of the key academic concepts in strategic management. Students are invited to test the relevance of the course content in a defence environment.


• Relevance of New Public Management (NPM) to strategic management and the defence environment.

• Detailing and analysing the MOD Strategic Planning Process.

• History and key thinkers in the development of management theory e.g. Fayol, Taylor, Ford, Drucker, Porter and Mintzberg.

• Defining the strategy process: analysis, options and implementation.

• Identifying linkage between leadership and strategic management.


• Appraise the key academic theories involved in strategic management.

• Critically evaluate the potential relevance of these theories in a defence context.

• Critically analyse commercial situations to determine the relevance of particular theories.

• Generate and evaluate debate on the relevance of leadership theories to the defence context.

• Develop academically grounded arguments to support a particular stance.

Who should attendMiddle to senior level managers in defence and the wider security sector.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual case study.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Leadership.





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Course DeliveryThe course is taught by globally recognised subject matter experts using a range of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, facilitated and student-led discussions, exercises and guest lectures. Short course students can obtain access to the full range of Cranfield learning resources online for an extended period. Additionally, short course students may also attend the Security Sector Management summer school.


This course gives a broad understanding of the environment in which a wide range of multilateral, national, and non-state actors in public and private sector organisations, in both developed and developing countries, address broader security, development and conflict challenges.

Students are introduced to theoretical and normative frameworks that inform the current security debates. The course examines trends in international development theory and practice, and will look at conflict resolution, state-building and state formation. The material examines international and regional organisations, states and non-state actors in these contexts.

Who should attendThe course is intended as an introduction to the academic and intellectual field that underpins security and security management studies. It would be of value to future practitioners in governments, NGOs and staff members of international organisations as well as those considering study or research in security at masters level or higher.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination, presentation and written coursework.

Applicants should note that the exam is sat some 8 weeks after the completion of the short course. By prior arrangement the exam may be taken at a location convenient for the student.







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Course DeliveryPresentations, case studies and hands-on practicals.


This course will develop knowledge and understanding of modelling and simulation approaches used to support the planning and management of the supply network and to study the application of a selection of the techniques, including ‘soft’ methodologies, to typical problems.

The subjects covered will include:

Principles of Modelling

• Concepts of modelling.

• Problem formulation and use of soft techniques such as influence diagrams.

Probability and Statistics

• Concepts of probability.

• Information from data.

Mathematical Programming

• Formulation of resource allocation problems in a mathematical programming form.

• Graphical solution of linear programming problems.

• Solution of mathematical programming problems using suitable software.

Simulation

• Introduction to the ideas of discrete and continuous simulation including system dynamics.

• Discrete event simulation including the use of activity cycle diagrams to design simulations.

• Visual interactive simulation.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those involved in logistics management within the defence and security sectors who wish to know more about how modelling and simulation can aid the management of logistics systems.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by assignment and examination.






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Course DeliveryPresentations from academic staff will be complemented by those from subject matter experts from industry. Students will also carry out a variety of supply chain analysis exercises in teams.


The course examines established supply chain theories and models, blueprints and frameworks. Students are able to analyse the broad applicability and utility of lean, agile and hybrid approaches to defence supply chains and to those in the private sector, and to gauge the value in benchmarking public and private sector logistics and supply chain practice. Supply chain dynamics are also examined, and the challenge of managing inventory for efficient and responsive logistics performance.

The course considers the general characteristics of logistics outsourcing, the role of the 3PL and 4PL, and some of the strategic issues around outsourcing in defence versus the private sector. A brief review of the characteristics, and the performance, of the defence support chain helps to put the underpinning theories and models in context. A thread that runs throughout the course is that of logistics information, and in addition to examining the technology and deployment of asset tracking and consignment visibility systems, students will also be able to analyse the significance of information flows to enabling supply chains to be efficient and responsive.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at managers and decision makers in acquisition, logistics, and through life support roles across the MOD and defence industry.








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This course is designed to give a comprehensive understanding of armour technology in its applications to vehicles, personnel and force protection. The course will cover the basic approaches to armour design and the materials and structures which result. This will include aspects of the fabrication test and application of armour systems including traditional passive approaches and some active or reactive systems. It is designed to give students the necessary information and understanding to be able to select or design basic systems and to understand their uses and limitations.

The course includes an introduction to the following subjects:


• Armour materials

• Metallic armour including steels aluminium and titanium

• Composite armour

• Body armour and textiles

• Spall liners and litigation structures

• Design for mine resistance

• Armour structures

Who should attendThe course is aimed at users, technologists and engineers who require an understanding of the current and future armour solutions for protecting systems and personnel. It will also be of use to procurement and purchasing managers who require a sound understanding of the requirements, capabilities, and specifications of modern systems.








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This course examines the wider aspects of survivability to show how stealth, electronic countermeasures, defensive aids suites and basic vehicle design can be used to aid survival.

The course will aim to introduce the main technical areas which input to survivability and then demonstrate how these may be traded to aid survivability. The aim will be to provide students with the knowledge to assess survivability of systems or personnel in the widest possible sense.

Who should attendThe course is aimed at users, technologists and engineers who require an understanding of the current and future armour solutions for protecting systems and personnel. It will also be of use to procurement and purchasing managers who require a sound understanding of the requirements, capabilities, and specifications of modern systems.








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Course DeliveryIn addition to presentations, case studies and hands-on practical activities, guest speakers from industry and academia will share and discuss their experiences of sustainability in practice. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills.

PrerequisitesKnowledge of sustainable development concepts and themes would provide useful background and how these may be applied to defence acquisition through life.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of sustainable development and it’s applicability to defence acquisition. Students will be introduced to a broad range of topics including:

• Sustainable development – terminology, definitions and interpretation.

• Sustainable development – the international perspective.

• UK Government and MOD sustainable development policy and strategy.

• Sustainable development in defence acquisition.

• Climate change policy and strategy - mitigation and adaptation.

• Energy security – impacts and long term risks.

• Sustainable consumption and production – effects and affects on defence.

• Natural resource and environmental protection.

• Environmental regulation – legal framework.

• Corporate responsibility and ethics.

• Sustainability in defence – capability planning and capability delivery, considerations and current practice across the defence lines of development.

• Capability requirements and setting in relation to sustainable development and sustainable procurement – considerations and current practice throughout the CADMID cycle.

Who should attendSome of the most demanding challenges in defence today reside within the acquisition community and the MOD is in need of individuals that are capable of rising to the challenges. The Sustainability in Defence Acquisition Management course will provide Students with the underpinning information and the critical thinking skills required for the effective application of sustainability in defence acquisition. Students will be taught by highly respected and widely published academics and supported by a core of visiting lecturers, senior current and ex-military personnel plus industry leaders. The course aims to develop personal and professional knowledge and skills through innovative thought leadership in the field of sustainable defence acquisition.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay and a presentation.







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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDSAE). Course fees apply in all other cases.


10 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThere will be classroom presentations, and group work and activities using the Cranfield CDS Virtual Learning Environment.

PrerequisitesNormally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience.

The aim of this course is to define a systems approach, introducing systems thinking and systems engineering (SE), and illustrating their use across the acquisition lifecycle. The course considers the challenges of 21st century systems engineering, charting the evolution of the discipline and the challenges of application with increasing problem complexity.

This is supported by:

• Systems science theories

• Evolution of systems engineering

• Introduction to systems thinking

• Problem solving and analysis techniques

• Decision making within the systems lifecycle

• How SE relates specifically to defence


• Explain personality types through MBTI.

• Outline the nature of systems philosophy.

• Interpret and apply a systemic research process.

• Interpret alternative ways and approaches to considering a problem.

• Differentiate between systems concepts.

• Illustrate a suitable approach to assessment/examination.

• Express principles of systems, viewpoints, lifecycles, and processes within the context of SE.

• Apply theory of systems approach to an appropriate defence-related example.

• Demonstrate use of correctly referenced literature.

Who should attendThis course will be of benefit to military, MOD and industry involved in applying systems engineering in defence acquisition as well as individuals from research, industry or government wishing to understand the fundamental principles of a systems approach to complex problems. This may be to update existing knowledge, embark upon more detailed study or to take advantage of interaction with other students from a range of backgrounds in a classroom setting.








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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryA mixture of lectures, seminars, group discussions and a substantial case study.

PrerequisitesNone, although pre-course reading is required.

To enable students to contribute to the specification of systems architectures, identifying the components needed to meet the present and future requirements of the business as a whole and the interrelationships between these components.

Starting from a critical discussion as to exactly what is systems architecture students will be introduced to a range of topics.

These will include:

• Representation of architectures

• Information Systems (IS) quality attributes

• Architectural strategies (styles) and tactics

• Architectural design

• Evaluation of architectures

• Architectural frameworks


• Differentiate between different architectural strategies and tactics based on their cost, effectiveness and user needs.

• Critically evaluate IS architectures against business needs.

• Appraise the variety of approaches to architectural development driven by the different architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF and MODAF.

• Critically compare the underlying IS technology which determines the selection of the architectural strategies and tactics.

• Evaluate competing analysis and design techniques.

Who should attendThis course would be suitable and useful for anyone involved with software-intensive systems from a variety of backgrounds but particularly those with a responsibility for procuring or managing information systems.








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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SDITIS). Course fees apply in all other cases.


5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThe course is a mixture of lectures, practical exercises and a case study.

PrerequisitesNone


The course focuses on design issues. It is concerned with designing all aspects of the user interface (input forms, input screens, output screens, reports and documents, dialogues), as well as the underlying principles of data and process design, controls and security and component design.

Students will be introduced to the Entity relation design technique.


• Produce appropriate detail process designs

• Produce appropriate detail data structure designs

• Produce appropriate detail input/output designs

• Validate designs

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors.

Accreditation / AssessmentThis course leads to the BCS/ISEB Certificate in Systems Design Techniques.

The assessment consists of a one hour written open book examination, which is based on a business scenario, with 15 minutes reading time.




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5 DAY COURSE


PrerequisitesNone

This course considers the fundamental skills of systems development. Its focus is on systems investigation and quality assurance as it is perceived that these underpin all systems development. The course also considers how the systems development effort could be organised. The syllabus distinguishes between generic lifecycle types, methods and approaches.

Students will be introduced to:

• Basic systems development concepts

• System development lifecycles

• Requirements engineering

• Modelling

• Quality assurance


• Understand the fundamental concepts of systems development

• Understand and evaluate different development lifecycles

• Understand the significance and use of models

• Understand and appreciate the importance of QA in systems development


Accreditation / AssessmentThis course leads to the BCS/ISEB Certificate in Systems Development Essentials.

The assessment consists of a one hour written open book examination, which is based on a business scenario, with 15 minutes reading time.





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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, case studies and group learning exercises the course will be complemented by expert guest speakers. The course will be a vital contributor to understanding the need for reliability, maintainability and supportability in providing effective systems that work when needed.

PrerequisitesNone

5 DAY COURSE

The aim of this course is to examine the fundamental factors which influence the availability of defence equipment and the through life cost of its support. The course will consider availability and the importance of mission availability and mission reliability and the influences of maintenance and logistics on availability and system effectiveness.

It will consider Availability, Reliability and Maintainability (A,R&M) requirements and how these are translated into R&M specifications. Supportability concepts and logistics will be analysed by looking at the Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) process in some depth and how it should deliver system effectiveness in a Through-Life Supportability (TLS) context.

The relationship between A,R&M, ILS and TLS will be explored.

The course will spend some time on R&M quantitative requirements, such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and alternatives. Failure rates, hazard rates and failure distributions will be evaluated together with R&M techniques such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMECA) and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).

The assurance process for R&M delivery, the R&M Case, will be covered in detail to establish how it is designed to deliver system effectiveness.

Testing and evaluation as part of the assurance process will be analysed and the effect of human factors on A,R&M and systems will be investigated.

Who should attendThose involved at any level in the acquisition of defence equipment who understand the critical importance of getting reliability, maintainability and supportability designed into equipment at the earliest possible moment.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay.






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PrerequisitesNone

This course is intended to provide an awareness level understanding of systems thinking, and its role in the resolution of complex problems through the application of systems engineering in defence acquisition.

The course provides an awareness of three key groups of systems engineering skills:

• Systems thinking Underlying properties and concepts which apply to all systems, e.g. hierarchy, context, completeness, viability and emergence.

• Processes The basic systems engineering VEE model covering stakeholder requirements, systems design, integration and verification, transition and validation.

• Lifecycle management How to tailor the system lifecycle to problem need, and the use of systems engineering information to support key project decisions and reviews.

Each of the systems engineering skills is illustrated using relevant defence examples. At each stage the role of these skills across the acquisition lifecycle is discussed.

The course concludes by considering some of the current issues for defence acquisition and discussing the role of systems engineering in tackling these issues. This includes an overview of

the MOD System of Systems Approach, the role of MOD Architecture Framework (MODAF) and a discussion of the role of systems engineering in Through Life Capability Management.

Who should attendThe course would be of benefit to military, MOD and industry students looking for an introduction to systems engineering in defence, whether you are new to systems engineering; wishing to update your existing knowledge; or embarking on a more detailed course of study in this area.






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PrerequisitesNone

The aim of this course is to introduce the concepts and practical application of information systems modelling techniques. The models used are defined from the requirements established in the Systems Development Essentials course. In most cases the models will provide the basis of more detailed system design.

Students will be introduced to process models, static structure models and dynamic models.

These will include:

• Use case models

• Class models

• State machine models

• Activity models

• Object interaction models


• Produce appropriate design models for a small system

• Validate individual models

• Validate consistency across a set of models

• Review models produced by other developers


Accreditation / AssessmentThis course leads to the BCS/ISEB Certificate in Systems Modelling Techniques.

The assessment consists of one hour written open book examination, which is based on a business scenario, with 15 minutes reading time.





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5 DAY COURSECourse DeliveryThis course adopts an experiential learning approach, which is deemed most appropriate for acquiring thinking skills and practical knowledge about the application of concepts and techniques. This approach includes interactive exercises, a running case study and a surgery session, within which students are mentored in applying systems thinking to real problems from their own domains.

PrerequisitesAn interest in systems thinking and an open mind to adopting different approaches to complex problem formulation.

This course introduces key concepts of systems science and develops a general systemic approach to the understanding and formulation of complex problems. This provides a sound and practical basis for both dialogue about complex problems and the generation of solution options.


• How to situate this general systemic approach in the context of the scientific method, thereby enabling them to reflect upon how systems thinking can augment and extend the scientific approach in order to support practical problem formulation and problem solving.

• General systems concepts and techniques for complex problem formulation.

• Key concepts and techniques of critical thinking, including the diagnosis of common reasoning fallacies.

• Central concepts and techniques of creative thinking, which enables the systemic formulation of complex problems through exploration of imaginative solutions.

The course is intended as an introduction to the topic and acts as a foundation to other more detailed courses in complex (or ‘wicked’) problem analysis, complex system engineering and decision-making for working within situations of uncertainty, open-endedness and ambiguity.

Who should attendThe course is intended for analysts, scientists, engineers, consultants, decision makers and policy makers who, during the course of their work, encounter complex, real world problems that have no obvious or standard formulation, and for which process based problem solving approaches do not provide key insights.


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Course Delivery3 day residential.


This course forms part of our Advanced Professional Short Course (APSC) Programme in Information Operations. It will provide the students with the social science background and relevant applied case studies to enable them to plan and execute behavioural change programmes in an Information Operations context.

The course focuses on the need to change the behaviour of people, whether those behaviours are the internal cognitions of the target audience or their observable activities. It addresses the unique challenges of behaviour modification in a military context which includes the need to consider and exploit the use of lethal force as well as non-kinetic alternatives. This added dimension will be discussed with respect to the legal and ethical contexts to help students consider where the limits for interventions lie and what balances and trade-offs might be appropriate.

This course will also differ from other social science research method courses in its appreciation of the conditions that prevail in a military theatre of operations. Recognising that the environment is largely non-benign to many established social research methodologies, there is a need to help students consider where they can derive confidence

in their analysis and deductions. Making decisions and arguments based on social research and statistics is not the established norm in many headquarters. Students must be equipped with the skills and confidence to act as ambassadors for using such data.






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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, case studies and hands-on practical activities, guest speakers from industry and academia will share and discuss their experiences of e-assessment in practice. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills.

PrerequisitesCompetent computer skills and basic knowledge of web applications.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of assessment and examine techniques for supporting and measuring learning and performance with online objective testing (e-assessment).

Students will be introduced to a range of topics related to e-assessment.

These will include:

• Theories of learning and assessment

• Assessment technologies

• Question item design and analysis

• Web-standards, interoperability standards and specifications

• Question bank development and maintenance; scalability, security and authentication


• Design effective objective tests.

• Distinguish between formative and summative assessment (low - high stakes).

• Develop assessment data collection strategies.

• Analyse assessment results and the design of question items.

• Appreciate the impact of technologies and standards for e-assessment.

• Identify the development requirements for large and small scale assessment projects.

• Map technologies to e-assessment requirements.

• Apply e-assessment theory and practical skills within their own context.

Who should attendE-assessment is relevant to many roles across all sectors. This course will be of interest to individuals from a variety of backgrounds including managers with responsibility for e-learning and e-assessment projects, learning and development staff, instructional designers, training coordinators, course directors, teaching staff (K12 to HE), corporate trainers, quality assurance staff, compliance officers and military directing staff.






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Course DeliveryLecture presentations, laboratory experience and demonstrations.


The course aims to provide a grounding in technologies to detect, avert, mitigate, respond, recover and forensically analyse accidents, disasters and terrorist events.

On completion of the course, students should be able to identify, assess, compare and select technologies to support national, local and corporate resilience.

Content of the course will include

• Modes of development in technologies for resilience

• Detection of threats and events

• Technologies supporting response

• Technologies for protection and mitigation of harm

• Recovery technologies

• Forensic analysis

The context of the course includes:

• Natural disasters

• Industrial accidents

• Terrorism

• People and infrastructure

• Societies, government and corporations

Who should attend?• Critical infrastructure managers

• Emergency preparedness planners

• Emergency service responders

• Corporate business continuity managers

• Local, regional and national government

• Non-Governmental Organisations






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This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EOETEE). Course fees apply in all other cases.


2.5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryLectures and case studies delivered by practitioners in their fields, and practical sessions utilising techniques to solve real problems.


Testing and Evaluation of Explosives

The course provides students with an awareness and practical experience of testing methods, regimes and legislative requirements, explosives and their articles.

On successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate:

• An awareness of the legislation and associated documentation involved in the testing of explosives.

• Understanding of the principles behind ageing and life-ing of systems.

• The principles for measuring explosive performance and properties.

• Application of the taught phase within a controlled experimental test environment.

Who should attendThe course is designed for those in the defence, security or safety sectors requiring a focused approach to testing and evaluation of explosives.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a practical report and an essay question.






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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered through a mixture of lectures, discussions, syndicate work and computer based simulation.

PrerequisitesStudents should have worked in the Defence environment and have a broad understanding of the UK MOD.

To deliver effective military capabilities to the front line, three different groups of people are required:

• Civil servants

• Military personnel

• Private sector employees

This course provides students with an understanding of the business environments and frameworks within which these three groups must work together to deliver Defence contracts. We take the perspective of the commercial function but this is not a legal course, rather we focus on the relationships that underpin the organisational interaction that helps organisations achieve their contracted intentions.

We consider the constitutional framework for Defence acquisition, the governance of organisations, the purpose and types of contracts used, stakeholder management and, most importantly, the inter-personal relationships that sit at the heart of delivering military capability to the front line.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for anyone (military, civil service or private sector) who has dealings with the MOD acquisition contracts and wants to understand the environment in which they operate and how they might be delivered more effectively.








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Course DeliverySeminars, guest speakers, case studies, student assignment presentation.

PrerequisitesFamiliar with state defence and procurement system. Knowledge of international defence industry will be of benefit.

The aim of this course is for students to be able to develop a rigorous and compelling proposal for offering defence equipment and services taking into account the financial and offset opportunities and threats. The course will help students understand the concepts, tools and techniques applied in the preparation of an effective proposal.

This course includes academic theories in relation to proposal development and finance but with a very practical approach. The students will study different types of proposals and how they can be developed in line with invitations to tender. The course then considers how to respond to those invitations in a rigorous and compelling manner. Offsets are considered as a key bidding tool and how they can be utilised effectively to benefit both business entities and recipient nations. Students are expected to critically analyse and compare the various offsets policies and guidelines of both developed and developing markets. Students will also be taught how to formulate and critically evaluate offset proposals.

The course covers the following topics: • Introduction to bidding, finance and offsets

• Offsets theory

• Offsets policies and practice

• Offsets success factors

• Examining the impact on offsets

• Evaluation of country specific offsets

• Managing offsets

Who should attend

The course is relevant to people that work in government, security and defence sectors. This course will be of interest to individuals from a variety of backgrounds including managers with responsibility for defence procurement and production projects, defence research and development staff, defence corporate managers, and military acquisition staff.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group assignment presentation and written report and an individual assignment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence Security Marketing.






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The course will demonstrate how initiation of a reaction in a potentially detonable substance or composition can escalate to full detonation.


• Advanced thermodynamics of mixed explosive compositions and how equilibrium reactions can be used in non-equilibrium states.

• Chemical kinetics of explosions

• Thermal and isothermal explosion theories including fuel/air explosions and gaseous detonations.

• Response of munitions to abnormal thermal and impact environments.

• Initiation of deflagration and detonation; mechanisms of initiation including the ‘hot spot’ theory of initiation.

• Detonics theory: thermohydrodynamic theory of steady state detonation; the Chapman Jouguet postulate.

• Equations of state for liquid and solid explosive products; hard sphere perturbation theories; method and characteristics; ZND model of detonation and thermal explosion theory; Semenov and Franck Kaminetsky models.


• Communicate the fundamental principles of detonics theory, detonation modelling and initiation by sympathetic detonation.

• Understand the theory of burning to ‘detonation’ in fuel air mixtures and their effects.

• Rationalise the application of various physical and mechanical processes and mechanisms leading to the initiation of explosion and detonation by heat and physical intrusion.

• Exercise a critical understanding of the areas of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics necessary to furnish an appreciation of detonation and explosion theory.

Who should attendThose involved with research, design, manufacture or procurement of munitions who wish for a greater depth of knowledge of

the processes that can lead to a detonation.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken in conjunction with the Insensitive Munitions course as part of the accredited

Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay question and/or a calculation which may be combined with a consideration of how this subject affects Insensitive Munitions.



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PrerequisitesEither an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline, or a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience is required. It should be noted that the course has a strong base in physical chemistry and physics.





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10 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryLectures by academic, civilian and military speakers as well as hands on exercises. The second week will include a practical trial, performed in syndicates, which will be presented to the course on the final day.

PrerequisitesNone

The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the management of trials, including techniques used in the planning, conduct, analysis and reporting of trials.

The course covers the acquisition cycle and the documentation involved, human factors, ethics, risk, reliability, simulation, trials design and planning and dealing with data from both scientific measurements and subjective judgement. Every trial is different, so this includes a mixture of direct practical advice, recent experience and general principles. In the second week students will form syndicates to design, perform, analyse and present a small trial.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for officers, senior NCOs and civilians of officer status who are or will be involved in conducting trials in trials units or at experimental and research establishments. However, it is specifically designed for officers and NCOs who have recently been appointed to an Army Trials and Development Unit (TDU).

The two weeks of the course can be taken as separate courses. Week 1 is suitable for those who require an introduction to acquisition and trials but will not be directly involved in performing trials. Week 2 is suitable for those who have already completed the Acquisition Employment Training course. The course is open to non-MOD and overseas students.


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Location: Courses will be run at a venue agreed with clients

1 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryCourse delivery is by lecture, discussion, workshop and exercise in a classroom setting.

PrerequisitesNone

The aim of this course is twofold. For those within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) it aims to promote a better understanding between the Services. For those outside MOD it aims to provide a better understanding of the institution.

To many outsiders the three Armed Services and the Civil Service can seem like foreign tribes, each with their own languages, ways of doing things, and unfamiliar (and sometimes surprising) deep concerns. Even to many insiders, the differences between them and the other three Services can appear baffling, or at least arcane.

This one day course, based on recent research, seeks to address the main issues that can hinder mutual understanding between those seeking to understand the four Services and recommend ways in which better mutual understanding and collaboration can be achieved between them and with outsiders such as would-be contractors and members of other government departments. These issues include the structure and importance of military rank, common attitudes, expectations, and assumptions across all the Armed Services, and the particular concerns of each of them. It also explores the nature and ingredients of inter-service rivalries and stereotyping.

At the end of this one-day course, students will have been exposed to the anatomy of the differences between the Services and have discussed its consequences and ways to reduce misunderstanding and promote co-operation both internally to MOD and externally.


• The nature of culture

• The culture and self-images of the four Services

• Obstacles to communication and collaboration (internal and external to MOD)

• Overcoming the obstacles

Who should attendAnybody with a professional interest in the UK MOD who wants to communicate more effectively within MOD or from outside.






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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, case studies and hands-on practical activities, guest speakers from industry will share and discuss their experiences in practice. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills.

PrerequisitesThere is no prerequisite for the course. However, it is anticipated that the students will have the equivalent of GCSE level knowledge of science and mathematics.

This course is designed to provide an overview of underwater explosions (UNDEX) and their effects on ships, submarines and other maritime structures.

It enables members of the MOD and industry (including designers and engineers, managers and consultants) to relate the requirements for shock with the physical phenomenon and sequence of events in an UNDEX.

The aim of this course is to enable the students to critically assess the sequence of events and the outputs of underwater explosions, their effects on structures, means of mitigation and the design requirements for equipment to resist shock.

The course presents the fundamentals of underwater explosions and their effects on submerged and semi-submerged structures, on-board equipment and personnel. It is developed from first principles and delivered in simple terms. It is accessible to anyone interested in the subject irrespective of their technical background or practical experience in the field.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for engineers, scientists and managers who would benefit from an overview of underwater explosions and design for shock and need an appreciation of how they affect submerged or semi-submerged structures. Both specialists in search of a broader perspective and newcomers to the field will benefit from attending. This is an ideal opportunity for networking with colleagues from the armed services and industry.






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5 DAY COURSE

Course DeliveryThis course is delivered by lectures with student participation throughout and includes an Aviation Hall tour, a computer based UAV energy/range based capability realisation practical and an industry presentation.

PrerequisitesNone

This course is intended to provide an overview of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles (UAV) technologies. It is therefore wide-ranging and will cover most of the major modern developments and look into the future by way of existing trends.

UAV systems are changing the way that armed forces around the world think and operate and the potential for commercial applications in certain key areas is becoming increasingly recognised. However, at this relatively early stage in their development, it is not always easy to identify the best way forward to determine customer need and to formulate the technical and business challenges. The course will provide an understanding of the technical issues.

The course will be illustrated with practical examples and supporting video material. It will also make use of computer based UAV capability realisation practicals to highlight the difficulties of meeting conflicting technical requirements.

Who should attendBoth specialists in search of a broader perspective and newcomers to the field will benefit from attending. This is an ideal opportunity for networking with colleagues from the armed services and industry.

Military Officers and Engineers in the Defence and Civil Sectors who are responsible for the preparation of User and System Requirements will also benefit. The course is suitable for engineers, scientists and managers who would benefit from an overview of UAV development and technology.






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Course DeliverThe course is delivered by lectures and group work together with laboratory experience of a small UGV in our test labs (IPEL) and a visit to the Defence Capability Centre.

PrerequisitesAn appropriate degree or experience in engineering.

The course focuses on Uninhabited Military Vehicle Systems and is very timely because of the immense potential of uninhabited vehicles in the battlefield. These can offer great advantages in direct combat, as support vehicles, for logistics, as supply vehicles and also for security related tasks such as IED platforms. Because of the multi variable vehicle operational requirements, there are also various technological challenges which relate to subsystem level military vehicle autonomy. All these interlinked threads, when utilised together, result in a military vehicle platform which will have increased capability over existing vehicle platforms.

At the end of the course students will have a much better understanding of a number of key issues surrounding military platform autonomy and the interactions of these.

The course also offers a unique range of computer sessions. Our design centre gives students the opportunity to experience real vehicles and the actual design considerations surrounding military autonomy relating to these from a user, design and acquisition perspective.

This course is unique because of its emphasis on military user requirements, the key laboratory demonstrations, the hands-on experience students will have with autonomous vehicles and the subsequent debates of the issues and considerations surrounding these.

Who should attendMilitary officers and engineers in the defence and civil sectors who are responsible for the preparation of user and system requirements and those who are directly involved in the delivery of specific vehicles with varying levels of autonomy.


If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is continuously assessed by a project report and a technical essay.







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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures, MATLAB tutorials/demonstrations, a case study and a visit to the Defence Capability Centre.

PrerequisitesUndergraduate degree in engineering.

This course introduces students to the unmanned/uninhabited aerial vehicles power and propulsion requirements and design concepts from a systems’ level approach. They will be able to understand and define both the UAV roles and physical design constraints and relate these back to the initial requirements. The course includes electrical and aeronautic propulsion aspects and electrical power budgets.


• Classify different UAV missions.

• Define/size the UAV power and propulsion systems based on requirements for given missions.

• Understand how to estimate the power budgets for specific UAVs and missions.

• Understand how different UAV speeds can affect the aerodynamic design.

• Understand the various electrical propulsion possibilities.

• Appreciate the electrical propulsion possibilities and existing limitations.

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those in the civilian, defence and security sectors, and particularly for junior engineers who are entering these sectors and are required to gain a fast track education and training in the area of unmanned/uninhabited aerial vehicle power and propulsion.

The course is also suitable for engineers and integration managers who wish to refresh their knowledge in this area and be updated with state of the art developments.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examinations and continuous assessment.

This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Autonomous Vehicles Dynamics and Control.







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PrerequisitesBasic understanding of electricity.

This course gives an understanding of the electrical, electronic and electro-optic subsystems in fighting vehicles and their integration into a complete system. The following topics will be covered: • Overview of hybrid and electric combat vehicles

and their key subsystems.

• Power subsystem, power generation and storage, motor and actuator technologies, power budgeting.

• Electronic subsystem, vetronics and the digital battlefield, current and future civilian and military databus standards and operation, radio communications equipment.

• Electro-optic subsystem, thermal imaging, pyro-electric and image intensifying electro-optic systems, laser designators.

• Other integration issues, built in test, embedded training, the man-machine interface.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:• Describe existing electrically based vehicle

systems and estimate their power demands using simplified models.

• Understand the processes and procedures of integrating systems on to a fighting vehicle and identify the engineering problems that could be encountered.

• Perform independent investigations of individual vehicle systems to explore the limit of their performance and produce clear and concise reports on the results.

• Discuss from an engineering standpoint the integration of novel systems on to fighting vehicles with practitioners.

• Develop an independent ability to further their understanding and explore emerging and future technologies in these areas.


This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology.






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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, hands-on practical activities and workshops will reinforce the lectures by allowing students to use real examples against set analysis problems. Guest speakers from industry and defence (MOD) will share and discuss their experiences of wargaming and combat modelling in practical applications.

PrerequisitesNone

The course provides an introduction to the methods used in modelling combat and their application in support of defence decision making and training.

The following topics will be covered by the course:

• Combat simulation

• War gaming/interactive simulation

• Lanchester’s equations

• War gaming and combat modelling in practice

• Manual wargaming

• Judgmental and political analysis methods

• Wargaming and combat modelling example studies

• Mathematical models of combat

• Human factors representation in wargaming and combat modelling

• Data acquisition

• Verification and validation

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those requiring a general knowledge of the techniques used in wargaming, combat simulations and analytic battle models. It would be highly relevant to weapon system engineers, operational and system analysts and customers of analysis reports and outputs.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and directed study coursework.







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Course DeliveryThe course is delivered by lectures, MATLAB/SIMULINK demonstrations and exercises undertaken in the design centre and visits to the Defence Capability Centre and Gun Sheds.

PrerequisitesDegree in mechanical or control engineering or appropriate experience.

The course aims to provide an in depth overview of the weapon systems dynamics and control principles to project managers, weapon system integrators, weapon design engineers and technology acquisition managers. It also provides an introduction to gun dynamics and weapon control for direct fire large bore guns. The course is primarily focused towards military wheeled and tracked vehicles but the concepts are applicable to other platforms and systems.


• An introduction to gun dynamics.

• Gun system sensors and overview of weapon systems.

• An introduction to gun and fire control and director systems.

• Linear models of the system are developed and used to investigate the open and closed loop responses of gun control systems.

• Computer aided design software is used to investigate the design of a gun control system.

• The problem of stabilising (isolating) the gun from hull motion is considered and the concept of feed forward introduced to enhance the stabilisation.

• Various control methods are considered for the enhancement of the Gun performance (State feedback, three term controllers, intelligent based methods, observers)

Who should attendThis course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors. The course is also suitable for junior engineers entering the defence sector who are interested in learning the fundamental principles of weapon dynamics and their control systems.





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Course DeliveryIn addition to the presentations, practical activities will be used to reinforce the learning and guest speakers from industry and MOD will share their examples of applications and experience of weapon assessment in practice.

PrerequisitesBasic mathematical skills.

The course provides an introduction to the methods used in weapon system assessment and their application in support of defence decision making.


• Direct fire weapon system analysis

• Indirect fire weapon systems analysis

• Probability of hit and kill

• Guided and other novel weapon assessment

• Naval weapon assessment

• Minefield analysis

• Air weapon system methods of assessment

• Combat modelling and force level assessment

• Data acquisition and assessment

• Cost and effectiveness assessment

Who should attendThe course will be of interest to weapon system developers, operational analysts and systems engineers in the military domain.

Accreditation / AssessmentIf taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and directed study coursework.






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Course DeliveryThe course will be delivered using a mixture of lectures and practicals. The practicals will take place in the Gun Sheds where students can have hands on experience with guns or in a computer environment.

PrerequisitesA general understanding of the laws of physics and some familiarity with MATLAB are desirable.

This introductory course covers the main aspects of a weapon system with the focus on large and medium calibre guns.

The following topics are covered in depth:

• The build-up of a gun

• Recoil systems

• Gun jump

• Gun control and sensors

• Barrels and breeches

Other topics covered are internal and external ballistics, ammunition types, integration and future weapon systems.

Practical activities include the:

• Disassembly and rebuild of a pack howitzer.

• Design of a recoil system.

• Experimental determination of gun jump via an investigation of barrel vibration (experimental modal analysis).

Opportunities are available for students to tour our extensive collection of large, medium and small calibre guns.

Who should attendThe course is suitable for those who are new to gun systems, those wishing to extend their knowledge and those wishing to have an overview of the key aspects of gun technology.


This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology.


Weapon Systems Technology – Introduction


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