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Overview
What you will study
The Light Weapon Design course offered by Cranfield University is concerned with the design and development of small arms. It aims to provide an understanding of the systems technology employed and the design of discreet key components.
To do this, the course widens out to include the allied areas of study, including small arms ammunition muzzle attachments, sights and human factors integration, to place the design of small arms within their organisational and operational context.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Small arm (SA) design and doctrine
- The infantry section and tactics
- Small arms ammunition
- Wound ballistics
- Gun springs
- Small arms operating principles
- Barrel attachments
- The design of the firing
- Grenades
- Hit probability
- Small arms barrels
- Human factors integration
- Small arms recoil
- Sighting systems
- Extractor design
- Dynamic design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Military Science View 23 other Short Courses in Military Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is intended to provide engineers concerned with the design and development of Small Arms with an understanding of the systems' technology employed and the discreet design of key components. The course would also benefit to those involved in requirements capture and procurement of automatic weapon systems.
Tuition Fee
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International
2350 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2350 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
2350 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2350 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
- £2,350 - Short Course for Credit fee
- £1,925 - Standalone Short Course fee
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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