Forensic Ballistics MSc
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying master of Forensic Ballistics at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom:
Today, the world needs specialists who are proficient in the fields of ballistics science, firearms research, and gun crime. The aim of this course is to provide an explicit comprehension of the ballistics, ways to resolve civil and criminal law issues through forensic evidence, ammunition and firearms operation, and the role of a forensic firearms inspector. This course welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds around the world and generally has about 10 to 15 students per year. After graduation, students can work in NGOs, government agencies, forensic laboratories, and police departments, or conduct research at the doctoral level. Some advantages of this course: offering a various range of experiences using Cranfield’s unique facilities, networking and gaining discussion experience with different people, training by external speakers from industry and defense and Cranfield’s leading specialists with industry knowledge, collective thematic research, and capability expertise. Cranfield has a close relationship with the MOD and the UK Defense Academy. Therefore, students will have access to unrivaled facilities. This course is made up of ten compulsory and fifteen elective modules (students choose elective modules based on their personal interests or future needs), and an individual project. The individual project runs from April to July; students suggest their own subjects or choose from a various range of topics. Course delivery is through oral exam, written and hands-on examinations, project presentation, and continuous evaluation.
Compulsory modules:
- Courtroom Skills
- Ballistic Impact and Protection
- Introduction to Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics
- Materials Engineering and Processing
- Firearms Investigations
- Forensic Ballistic Investigations
- Introduction to Shock and Impact
- Investigation and Evidence Collection
- Reasoning for Forensic Science
- Research Project
*Please note that the provided modules may be modified or canceled due to research advances, changes in rules or for various other reasons.
Admission requirements of master degree in Forensic Ballistics:
This course offers both MSc and PgDip degrees. Students can enter the course to take any of these qualifications, which are held full-time and part-time. Successful completion of the MSc takes 11 months full-time and three years part-time, and PgDip takes 11 months full-time and two years part-time.
To study the course, students need a first or second class UK honours (or equivalent) in a related discipline or the professional equivalent. Other qualifications along with representing enthusiasm and knowledge in the scientific elements of the subject may be accepted.
Shrivenham Security clearance
Some courses of the Cranfield are offered at the British Defense Academy, so applicants must complete the BPSS or have a security clearance up to this level or higher before enrolling in the course.
Tuition fees:
MSc Full-time: £20,600
MSc Part-time: £20,600
PgDip Full-time:£16,700
PgDip Part-time:£16,700
Language requirements of master degree in Forensic Ballistics:
IELTS: 7.0 overall and 5.5 in all skill components
TOEFL: 100 total and minimum skill component scores of 18 reading, 17 listening, 20 speaking and 17 writing
Pearson PTE: 68 overall and 59 in all skill components
Cambridge Assessment English: Cambridge English Scale score of 190 overall and 160 in all skill components.
Trinity College London: Overall Pass outcome.
Language Cert: Pass overall and 33 in all skill components.
* You can apply for one of the Cranfield’s EAP courses, if you do not meet expectations of the English language arrival.
The expiration date for the exams is only two years of the course start date. Combination of scores in two or more tests is not accepted, all elements of test results must be shown in one test. All test scores are checked with test providers.
Other living expenses needed for studying master of Forensic Ballistics:
Single student:
- Accommodation: £500-£1000/Month
- Food: £260-£325/Month
- Travel: £40-£50/Month
- General expenses*: £150-£200/Month
Couples and families:
Accommodation:
- Couple: £2,500
- Couple with one child: £2,700
- Couple with two children: £3,000
- Couple with three children: £3,200
Additional guidance:
- Food: £70-£80/weakly per one person
- Clothing and laundry:
Weekly launderette for one person: £5-£8
Winter clothing estimate for one person: £350-£450
- Television: £159/year
University Deadlines:
There is no set time for applying to study in this field. Hence, applicants can apply any time. If accepted, they will be able to study in the next semester.
Start date: October 2022
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Expenses (GBP)
20600
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accommodation
The School of Water, Energy and Environment, the School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, and the School of Management are located on the Cranfield Campus, as well as many industrial-scale facilities for research.
There are many facilities on Cranfield Campus, including: student accommodation options, two hotels with full accommodation and conference and banqueting facilities, sports and recreation facilities, and a private airport. Cranfield Campus sports facilities include several tennis courts sports pitches, playing fields, an aerobics stadium, and a fitness center.
Students admitted to a full-time course can apply for on-campus accommodation. They will also be able to find private housing off campus in nearby areas. Cranfield Campus has 1,466 single rooms, 75 studio apartments for couples, and 97 family homes including two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom houses. All dormitories have Wi-Fi internet connection. All students will benefit from Endsleigh insurance, which covers the risks that may occur while living in student accommodation.
Cranfield University provides many opportunities for students to participate in a various range of societies and clubs, such as the Musicians Society, Astronomical Society, and Basketball Club. The Cranfield Student Association is managed by a team of selected students. It is also supported by a small team of staff. Its purpose is to promote student welfare and to organize cultural, social, and sporting activities.
Cranfield has a wealthy collection of library resources and services to support students’ academic work. This collection has nearly 200 academic and leading commercial databases which provide access to in-depth application topics and current information related to the subject under study. It also has more than 22,000 e-journals, as well as core collections of reports, magazines, books, and a range of current awareness services.
Cranfield provides support, services and systems, whether industry-leading software and high-performance computing capabilities or network access. It offers a high-speed, wireless network to provide students with the opportunity to access a wealth of online services. Cranfield IT services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on and off campus, and gives students access anytime, anywhere.
After Graduation
Students will benefit from Cranfield Career Development Services, which have a variety of aspects and functions, from providing 1: 1 coaching to connecting with employers. Students will have access to some key resources before entering the university to prepare their resume for the recruitment season. Upon arrival they will be able to join workshops to create their own professional profile and start applying for vacancies. During the year, Cranfield organizes events, careers fairs, and client presentations to present job opportunities and networking, where students attend interviews and negotiate proposals.
From 1 July 2021, the British Government has launched a new route for international graduates to increase their employment opportunities in the UK. This route welcomes all international students who have successfully completed their course at Cranfield. This visa allows MSc graduates for two years and doctoral graduates for three years to work or search in any position or job they wish and it can be converted to a skilled work visa after finding a job in