Overview
Key facts:
The Forensic Investigation MSc program at Cranfield University is part of the Forensic MSc, PgDip, PgCert programs and is highly practical and hands-on, aiming to produce forensic experts capable of giving expert witness testimonies in a courtroom situation and elsewhere.
Students are able to choose from a wide range of subject areas, providing a highly flexible course where learners are able to tailor their MSc to their interests.
The course consists of a short period of introductory studies followed by academic instruction in modular form. Most modules are of five days' duration, interspersed with weeks devoted to private study. Students are required to take four core modules and choose seven elective modules based on their particular background, future requirements or interests. This is followed by a four-month research project and either a thesis or literature review and paper.
Accreditation
The MSc of this course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Analytical Techniques
- Evidence Collection
- Reasoning for Forensic Science
- Fakes and Forgeries
- Digital Science Forensic
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 11 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Forensic Science Natural Sciences Forensic Accounting View 130 other Masters in Forensic Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in archaeology, forensic science or scientific discipline, or the professional equivalent. Students with other degrees who can show a knowledge of and interest in the scientific elements of the subject will also be considered.
Tuition Fee
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International
24720 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24720 GBP per year during 11 months. -
National
11330 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11330 GBP per year during 11 months.
Home:
- MSc Part-time £11,330
- PgDip Full-time £9,075
- PgDip Part-time £9,075
- PgCert Full-time £5,665
- PgCert Part-time £5,665
International:
- MSc Part-time £24,720
- PgDip Full-time £20,040
- PgDip Part-time £20,040
- PgCert Full-time £10,020
- PgCert Part-time £10,020
Living costs for Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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