Firearm Examination MSc

Postgraduate

Distance

£ 9,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    2 Years

MSc Top-up This programme allows forensic practitioners who are holders of the Forensic Science Society Diploma to study for an MSc.
From 2010 the Forensic Science Society Diploma was credit rated at 120 credits at postgraduate level. This has allowed the university to offer a top-up of the diploma to masters level on the successful completion of a project in either Crime Scene Investigation, Fire Investigation, Firearm Examination and Questioned Documents.
The MSc course in Firearm Examination requires the student to carry out a major independent research project in crime scene investigation.
The project can be undertaken in the student s own laboratories or at the University. The exact subject of the project is agreed by negotiation with the member of staff who will act as the academic supervisor for the project. Support for the course is provided by Blackboard which gives details of risk assessments and ethical considerations which have to be in place before the commencement of the project.

About this course

The Forensic Science Society Diploma in the appropriate subject awarded from 2010 onwards. Admission may be possible for those who received their diploma before 2010 by accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). Contact Dr Platt to discuss APEL.

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  • Project
  • University
  • Staff
  • Fire

Course programme

pg00002 EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME • To further develop skills in the operation of specialised equipment and instrumentation in the analysis related to EITHER crime scene investigation, firearm examination, fire investigation ORthe analysis of questioned documents for research purposes. • To widen the experience of the use of VLE in the delivery of educational material and to develop skills in independent learning. • To develop your research skills and innovative thinking, especially in the carrying out of a substantial independent research project. • To develop your transferable skills further, especially in the communication and reporting of scientific findings. • To provide an enjoyable (and valué for money) learning experience. What is distinctive about this programme? • This programme allows you to add to your existing post-graduate Forensic Science Society Diploma and obtain a masters qualification in your subject specialism. • The programme offers flexibility in its duration and methods of execution. • You will be supervised by academic staff who have expertise in your subject specialism. You will also have access equipment, laboratories and computing facilities within the university. • The programme will provide you with the opportunity to study a topic of interest to you in considerable depth with the potential to publish the results in refereed journals. </div>

Additional information

Access to state of the art specialist laboratories Teaching staff have wide range of relevant skills and experience

Firearm Examination MSc

£ 9,000 + VAT