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MSc, PgDip, PgCert Guided Weapon Systems

Cranfield University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The main objective of the Guided Weapons Systems course is to bring together the wide variety of disciplines constituting guided weapon systems technology and to present them in an integrated manner. It takes you to understand the principles of driven weapon systems technology and all interrelated and multi-disciplinary facets of the complete systems design process.

The course structure is modular, with each module conducted at a postgraduate level. The interactions between modules are emphasized throughout. A comprehensive suite of visits to industrial and service establishments consolidates the learning process, ensuring the taught subject matter is directly relevant and current.

General Eligibility

A first or second-class honors degree or equivalent in science, engineering, or mathematics. Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriate work experience may be acceptable.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Electro-optic and Infrared Systems 1

  • Electro-optic and Infrared Systems 2

  • Guided Weapons - Control Theory

  • Guided Weapons - Propulsion

  • Guided Weapons - Aerodynamics

  • Guided Weapons - Energetics

  • Missile Systems Design

  • Guided Weapons - Structures, Aeroelasticity and Materials

  • Introductory and Foundation Studies

  • Radar Principles

  • Signal Processing, Statistics and Analysis

  • Research Project

Elective modules

  • Hypersonic Guided Weapons

  • Radar Electronic Warfare

Language Requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.

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