Safety and Accident Investigation MSc

Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Cranfield

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Cranfield University

United Kingdom , Cranfield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Cranfield

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,200 / year

Next Intake January-2023

Safety and Accident Investigation MSc

About

We have been a centre of excellence in the field of accident investigation for over 40 years, having undertaken our first accident investigation course, in cooperation with the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch, in 1977. The high quality of our research and training in aircraft accident investigation has been recognised by being awarded a Queens Anniversary Prize in 2011 â€“ the highest award a UK academic institution can receive. This course will provide you with academically recognised, high standard qualification and industry leading training in how to undertake safety-based investigations. We have been a centre of excellence in the field of accident investigation for over 40 years, having undertaken our first accident investigation course, in cooperation with the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch, in 1977. The high quality of our research and training in aircraft accident investigation has been recognised by being awarded a Queens Anniversary Prize in 2011 â€“ the highest award a UK academic institution can receive. This course will provide you with academically recognised, high standard qualification and industry leading training in how to undertake safety-based investigations.

Why this course?

Cranfield Safety and Accident Investigation Centre has been a centre of excellence for aircraft accident investigation for over 40 years. In 2011, we were awarded a Queenâ€™s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading work in aviation safety through research and training in air accident investigation. We started our multi-modal accident investigation training in 2005, and have since then established our rail and marine accident investigation training capabilities. We are increasing receiving interest from other safety critical industries such as healthcare, infrastructure, power generation etc.

An important aspect of this course is the use of hands-on workshops and simulations to develop the practical skills required as an investigator, including interviewing techniques, analysis techniques, and technical writing. For the MSc degree, this is complemented by sessions that enable you to conduct rigorous research and scientific analysis. Throughout the programme you are supported and taught by Cranfield teaching staff and also by leading industry practitioners.

The course is specifically designed to meet the academic study aspirations of the international safety professional community. The highly practical nature of the course requires course attendance in the UK for some elements of the programme. However, most of the research and module assessments can be completed remotely. Cranfield University offers a comprehensive range of library and IT services tuned to support distance learning, enabling domestic and international students to study while balancing work/life commitments. Wherever possible, the University will continue to evolve to maximise distance learning opportunities within its programmes.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Our general entry requirement is a UK Honours degree (minimum second class lower) or international equivalent. Our Admissions Office staff have extensive knowledge of a wide range of qualifications from all over the world and will assess your qualifications against our UK entry requirements. Applications are considered on an individual basis and the information provided here is intended as a general guide. Holding this level of qualification does not guarantee entry and some programmes may have higher entry requirements.

Requirements for individuals from Jordan

Second Class Bachelor degree with Honours

Full entry requirements for individual courses can be found on the individual course pages. Please read them carefully as there can sometimes be additional requirements.

English Program Requirements

To study for a formal award at Cranfield you will need to demonstrate that you can communicate effectively in English in an academic environment. You can meet this requirement in the following ways:

If you have previously obtained a higher education level qualification from a UK university and have been taught and assessed in English (note that international applicants applying for Master’s courses in Cranfield’s School of Management are required to have studied in the UK for the full duration of the course).

If you are a national of or have a obtained a higher education level qualification from a country on the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) list of majority English speaking countries:

Antigua and Barbuda	Ireland
Australia	Jamaica
The Bahamas	Malta
Barbados	New Zealand
Belize	St Kitts and Nevis
Canada*	St Lucia
Dominica	St Vincent and the Grenadines
Grenada	Trinidad and Tobago
Guyana	United States of America

*You will usually be required take an English test if your studies were not taught and assessed in English.

If you have been continuously employed in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to the start of the course, providing you are able to supply a reference from your current employer which explicitly confirms you are able to communicate effectively in English.
By providing a satisfactory English test certificate that meets the requirement of the course you have applied for.

Career

Your career

The majority of students join this course with the intention of receiving a qualification that will support their career development in accident investigation or other safety related areas. Previous students have been employed by dedicated government investigation agencies, airframe and power plant manufacturers, air traffic services, safety regulation, insurers, and the military. The MSc in Safety and Accident Investigation allows you to receive an internationally recognised qualification in the field of accident investigation.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,200

How to Apply

Applications are made online here or from the course page.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an email confirmation. Within two days of submission we will confirm your username and password, so you can access our Applicant Portal, EVE, through which you will be able to:

view your application and personal details,
check the status of your application,
upload documents, if required, in support of your application,
request a change to your application,
update your contact details,
withdraw your application (prior to receiving a decision),
ask for a deferral (if you have received an offer).

To help speed up the application process, please provide your supporting documents, for example degree certificate, as soon as possible.

We only require electronic copies of these documents during the application process, which you can provide securely in the Applicant Portal or by email, there is no need to send photocopies by post. Please do not send us hard copies of your original documents.

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