Cranfield University

Explosives Ordnance Engineering (MSc)

Cranfield University

Degree:Master
Field of Study:Explosive Ordinance/Bomb Disposal
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
Course Based:Yes
Length:11 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $76,335

This cost is an approximate conversion from Great Britain Pound (GBP) to Canadian dollars (CAD).



Description:

The Explosives Ordnance Engineering MSc will teach you the necessary understanding behind explosives engineering, munitions and target response and look to the future in explosives development. 

This course allows you to take several elective modules to suit your career path. The choice can be made to focus on the likes of commercial explosives, safety or rocket propulsion. It becomes critical for those in careers in civilian and non-civilian roles which use, handle or engineer explosives or explosive materials. 

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*74
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    A UK first or second class undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification.

    • Bachelor degree with a percentage score of 74%
    • Ideally applicants will have studied in a science or engineering related subject.
    • If you do not meet the above entry requirements but still feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, you may still be accepted onto a course with a lower qualification and relevant experience. Ideally your experience will be in a science or engineering related role. Exceptional applicants may be accepted on experience alone.
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      ATAS Clearance:

      This course requires Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance.


      ATAS is run by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and applies to international students, except exempt nationalities, who need a visa to study in the UK. Further information can be found in our Application guide.


      Security Clearance for Shrivenham:

      Some Cranfield University courses are delivered at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham which is a Ministry of Defence (MoD) site.


      All applicants to courses that are wholly or partially delivered at Shrivenham must hold suitable clearance. For further information please refer to the Security clearance for Shrivenham section of our Application guide.

      * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on September 15, 2026