Abacus EW Consultancy Ltd - MSc Intelligence Systems (EW)

A Unique MSc Offering

Abacus EW Consultancy Ltd has been working for some time with various UK Universities to bring to the market a Master Degree Program in supporting EW practitioners. After detailed discussions, Abacus EW have now partnered with the University of Lincoln (UL) to bring to market their own Masters Program.

Called the “MSc Intelligence Systems", this unique MSc program is only offered by Abacus EW Consultancy Ltd in partnership with the University of Lincoln.

The MSc is designed to bring EW practitioners from all backgrounds and nations together in a series of modules specially developed by Abacus EW Consultancy Ltd. Students interested in applying for the MSc will submit an overview of his/her operational EW and job experience to Abacus EW. This will then be reviewed by a board of selected professionals from Abacus EW and the University of Lincoln.

EW professionals will be able to utilise Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and can gain advanced credits towards their overall MSc award.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL):-

Awarded by the University of Lincoln based on EW experience, in consultation with Abacus EW.

The University in conjunction with EW specialists from Abacus EW will ultimately decide on how many credits a student may be awarded as Advanced Learning Credits. These credits can then be used towards the MSc allowing the student to use any modules they choose to provide enough credits to complete the MSc.

Abacus EW in partnership with University of Lincoln

Partnership Program with the University of Lincoln
Awarding of Advanced Learning Credits based on prior learning & experience
Compulsory Research Learning Module & Research Project
'Student – Mentor' approach to learning and Reflective Reporting
Current Abacus EW courses can be selected as APL for student "Prior Learning Portfolio" (PLP)
UK Accredited Master of Science (Intelligence Systems) Qualification
If required, exit points at Postgraduate Certificate Intelligence Systems or at Postgraduate Diploma Intelligence Systems

Academic approach to learning and teaching, distance learning encouraged
All Abacus EW Instructors and Mentors approved by the University of Lincoln
Opportunity to access the learning resources and recreational facilities of the University
WO1 / Captain (Tri Service Equivalent) or higher – obtain Credits via APL
Full funding for UK MoD personnel (ELCAS)

Example of Structure:-

Phase 1

The 1st Phase will consist of an assessment of appropriate APL by Abacus EW by means of an initial interview. Dependent upon Rank and Experience within the EW sphere - an early indication of APL credit will be given. It is expected that the qualifying criteria for selection onto our MSc for Warrant Officer & above will result in the award of 60 Credits for "General" APL.

On an individual basis - students will then be assessed on their "Individual" merits in order to gain a maximum further 45 Credits

For those applicants that still require "extra" credits - the following Abacus EW Courses have been externally validated with the University as part of the MSc program of study:-

Phase 2 (If required)

Module 1: – RADAR Fundamentals (15 Credits)

Module 2: - EW Staff Officers Course (15 Credits)

Module 3: - EW Fusion Management (15 Credits)

Module 4: - Unmanned Aerial Systems (15 Credits)

Every student will complete module 5

Module 5: - Research Project Prep (15 Credits)

Phase 3

Final Module:- “Research Project” - (60 Credits)

Phase 4

Award of MSc Intelligence Systems

*All interested individuals should contact the Abacus EW MSc Coordinator - Dougie Holmes, for the MSc Application forms for enrolment*

email:- dougie@abacusewc.com