MSc Forensic Engineering

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Sheffield Hallam University

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• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements • normally students must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. If you don’t have a degree you may be considered if you have at least five years’ professional experience. • you need two appropriate references • you need a high level of English language competence to successfully complete the course. If the language your first degree was taught in was not English, then typically IELTS 6.5 , TOEFL 620. • places are limited but there is no discrimination against any group or individual on the grounds of ethnic origin, nationality, gender, disability, marital status, sexuality, political or religious belief • international applicants, and applicants with disabilities are particularly welcomed onto the programme. For all applicants a good level of English is essential and it is important that international applicants have the level of English required to cope with the demands of the course. If you are concerned, you can attend the TESOL centre’s pre-session induction course. This may be recommended or required. • we normally interview students before admissions are finalised. International students may be interviewed by telephone or e-mail.
• Academic title
  MSc Forensic Engineering
• Course description
  Forensic study is increasingly popular in universities and a forensic approach is often used in the workplace. This course gives you engineering skills and knowledge related to forensic investigation.
  
  You gain an understanding of the legal issues in forensic study. A third of your study involves improving your knowledge of the legal system. Engineering is always studied in a legal context.
  
  You study how engineering can be used to explain why systems have failed or how damage occurred with relation to an accident or crime. You do laboratory work developing analytical skills with reference to engineering failure.
  
  You also develop in-depth skills of how to interpret this failure and the results of analysis. You do a dissertation research project where you look at a forensic engineering issue of your choice. An academic tutor supports you and provides advice and guidance during this project.
  
  We expect you to work in specialist forensic investigation teams, either with a larger engineering company or a specialist company which provides failure information for the police or legal teams.
  
  Developing your legal knowledge allows you to understand the importance of • responsibility issues when systems fail • investigation based on sound engineering principles • the legal process.
  
  There are four other forensic courses available. They are all designed to meet a wide range of individual needs and expectations. Each course complements your degree study or previous work experience.
  
  Associated careers
  
  You can find careers as a specialist in your named area, such as forensic investigation with an engineering company. The course also helps develop your career if you are working in the criminal justice system.
  
  Course content
  
  Core modules
  • criminal litigation • legal methodology • law of evidence
  
  Options
  Four from • corrosion technology • fatigue and fracture mechanics • advanced investigatory techniques for material engineers • fire, fire arms and explosives • control systems failure
  
  Attendance
  
  Full-time – one year
  Part-time – two years
  
  September start date
  

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