MRes Railway Systems Integration
University of Birmingham
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Course overview In this course you prepare for a successful career in top flight research and development with Railway Systems and Integration. Become an asset to businesses, companies and academic institutions worldwide, by providing them with advanced technical and research capabilities. Combine research and technical studies in a relevant railway systems or engineering subject. You will collaborate with the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), both in their research ...Read more

Course overview In this course you prepare for a successful career in top flight research and development with Railway Systems and Integration. Become an asset to businesses, companies and academic institutions worldwide, by providing them with advanced technical and research capabilities. Combine research and technical studies in a relevant railway systems or engineering subject. You will collaborate with the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), both in their research and their world-leading educational programmes. This degree programme is accredited by: The Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council, as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

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You should have a 2:1 Honours Degree in a relevant subject such as Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Economics.

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£564 week

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£564 week

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