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MSc - Master of Science
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
55 Weeks
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
55 Weeks
MSc - Master of Science
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP-25
24 Months
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Course overview
Lead the next generation of industry talent with Railway Systems Engineering and Integration at Birmingham. You'll consider the broader aspect of railway systems and learn how they interact on a global scale.
With a large and diverse railway research and education group, you'll receive insight from experts with great links into industry. You will develop your ability to work in multi-disciplinary project teams on a course strongly supported by railway practitioners.
Accredited programme
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).
Course highlights
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of railway systems, exploring their interactions through sponsored projects on a global scale. You'll collaborate directly with industry leads, in our state-of-the-art UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) Centre of Excellence in Digital Systems (CEDS).
Our innovative distance-learning format, equivalent to part-time study over 2-3 years, requires attendance only during designated taught weeks. This flexibility allows you to seamlessly integrate study with your career, making 7-8 visits to Birmingham to complete your degree.
Study flexibly with our distance-learning study mode
Benefit from our cutting-edge research centre and facilities
Work on worldwide sponsored projects
Learn through a multi-disciplinary approach to develop an all-round level of knowledge
Were Europes largest and most diverse railway research and education group with extensive links into industry. You'll learn about rail and rail systems from the fundamentals through to the latest research and industrial applications.
Career opportunities
Design, build, operate and manage the sophisticated subsystems and complex interfaces characterising existing and new railways. Join our growing network of alumni now occupying senior positions around the world in the railway industry.
2:1 Honours Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics).
Students living in
Domestic
£351 week
Students from Domestic
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£625 week
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£625 week
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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