Military Electronic Systems Engineering
MSc I PgDip I PgCert
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A trusted and influential partner
to the UK Ministry of Defence
(MOD), Cranfield delivers
specialist postgraduate courses
at the Defence Academy of the
United Kingdom, Shrivenham.
The secure Shrivenham Campus
offers unique educational
opportunities to students
working in both public and
private sector organisations
from UK and overseas. Our
learners enhance their
careers through a distinctive
educational environment: they
enjoy unparalleled access to
military and academic expertise
combined with excellent facilities
at the Defence Academy,
in addition to the unique
resources available at Cranfield
University in Bedfordshire.
Course overview
Course structure
The Military Electronic Systems
Engineering programme takes you
on to subsequent careers involved
with the specification, analysis,
development, procurement, technical
management or operation of military
radar, electro-optics, communications
or information systems, where the
emphasis is on electronic warfare.
The duration of the Military
Electronic Systems Engineering
MSc is 47 weeks, comprising a
taught phase of 28 weeks followed
by an individual project phase.
Suitable for officers of the armed forces
and for scientists and technical officers
in Government defence establishments
and the defence industry. The course
covers a selection of electronic warfare
topics relevant to military systems.
During the taught phase, the course
progresses from introductory academic
studies through to systems topics.
Because the main focus of the course
is electronic warfare in relation to
communications and sensor systems,
a good understanding of these
systems is required before going on
to look at how to defend them from
electronic attack or intercept - the
course also covers these areas so
that successful graduates are versed
in all aspects of electronic warfare.
Throughout the latter part of the
taught phase, there is a broad
range of visits to industry and
defence establishments.
In 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.
Suitably qualified candidates who
achieve an appropriate standard on
the course are awarded either the
MSc degree or the Cranfield University
Postgraduate Diploma in Military
Electronic Systems Engineering.
Entry requirements
PgCert
Communications
Electronic Warfare
Module 1
Electromagnetic
propagation
and devices
Module 2
Signal processing,
statistics and analysis
Module 3
PgDip
MSc
Modules 1 to 8 and
11 as listed plus
EITHER
modules 9 and 10
OR
modules 12 and 13
Taught phase
modules as for
the PgDip plus an
individual project
Module 1
Electromagnetic
propagation
and devices
The individual project
can be conducted at
the Defence Academy
or at the workplace.
Communications
principles
Module 2
Signal processing,
statistics and analysis
Module 4
Communications
systems I and II
Module 3
Communications
principles
Module
11
Information networks
Module 4
Communications
systems I and II
Module 5
PgCert
Sensors Electronic
Warfare
Radar principles
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours
degree in engineering, science or
mathematics or the professional
equivalent. Students whose native
language is not English must
attain an IELTS score of at least 7.
Duration
MSc One year full-time
Up to five years part-time
PgDip Six months full-time
Up to four years part-time
PgCert Up to two years part-time
Start date
September
Number of places
24
Funding
Module 1
Electromagnetic
propagation
and devices
Module 6
Radar electronic
warfare
For further details, contact
courses.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk
Module 2
Signal processing,
statistics and analysis
Module 7
Electro-optics and
infrared systems I
Course code: MESEMSC
Module 5
Radar principles
Module 8
Electro-optics and
infrared systems II
Module 6
Radar electronic
warfare
Module 11 Information networks
Module 7
Electro-optics and
infrared systems I
Module 8
Electro-optics and
infrared systems I
Modules 1 to 8 and
11 as listed above
plus EITHER
modules 9 and 10 OR
modules 12 and 13
Module 9
Advanced sensor data
processing
Module 10 Advanced radar
Module 12 Aeronautical
engineering 1
Module 13 Aeronautical
engineering 2
Please quote this code with
your enquiry.
Application process
If you require more information about this course or wish to apply, please contact:
Course Administration and Student Support, Cranfield University, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8LA, UK
Email: courses.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1793 785810
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