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Defence and Security Export PgCert

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

01-OCT-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Security Defence Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This course is aimed at those working within the defence and security sector who are looking to expand their knowledge in defence export and its related key aspects, such as strategic trade controls, compliance, offset and negotiation. The Defence and Security Export PgCert can be obtained in one year, but also benefits from a two-year registration period, thus allowing flexibility for busy professionals.

Who is it for?

This PgCert has been designed for professionals either working in or seeking to move into the sales and marketing arena of defence, security and aerospace organisations.

This programme is intended for the following range of students:

Existing sales, marketing and export control employees in defence, aerospace and security industrial companies;
Armed forces personnel aiming to equip themselves with relevant commercial defence and security expertise, reflected via a respected university postgraduate qualification to enhance career prospects in MoD staff postings and post-service commercial appointments;
Civil service personnel working in export-driven government departments, such as the MoD, UKTI and BEIS.

Why this course?

Graduates achieve a high level of understanding and detailed knowledge by:

Focusing on marketing, but skills such as negotiations, offsets and trade compliance will prove attractive to employers seeking personnel in wider managerial fields, including contracts, commercial management as well strategic management;
Offering tuition and training specifically geared towards defence and security trade control and compliance, representing essential knowledge for those working in this area of endeavour.

Modules

The Independent Study Project provides an opportunity for the student to work independently to plan and carry out a small piece of research. The student will integrate theoretical principles with the practical aspects of defence security exports, achieved by in-depth specialised study of a selected topic of professional significance, with guidance from a project supervisor.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,130

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£13,230

Entry requirements

You will need: A UK first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject area; or An equivalent international qualification (find out whether your qualification meets our requirements by visiting our International Student section); or Relevant work experience in combination with a degree below second class honours.

Department profile

Cranfield University is one of the world’s leading universities for defence, security and forensic education, research and consultancy. Our academics’ expertise ranges from energetics and forensic sciences to international stabilisation and cyber security. With an unrivalled reputation for defence education, research and consultancy, our expertise is trusted by governments, armed forces, industry and security services around the...more

University information

Cranfield University is an exclusive postgraduate university with a main campus in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, and a second site in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire. The university specialises in science, engineering, technology and management, exploring how they work together to benefit the world. Cranfield’s world-class postgraduate courses and unrivalled facilities attract talented and hard working students from around the world. The university...more

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