Railway Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of East London
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Docklands Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Docklands Campus

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Rail and rail systems engineering at the University of East London is designed to meet the increasing demand (national and international) for transport engineering professionals requiring technical skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent rail infrastructure and rail systems. Graduates of the programme will be able to design, build, operate and manage the sophisticated and complex interfaces characterising existing and new railways and infrastructure. The programme will also enable you ...Read more

Rail and rail systems engineering at the University of East London is designed to meet the increasing demand (national and international) for transport engineering professionals requiring technical skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent rail infrastructure and rail systems. Graduates of the programme will be able to design, build, operate and manage the sophisticated and complex interfaces characterising existing and new railways and infrastructure. The programme will also enable you to gain strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills in civil and systems engineering with a core focus on the railway industry and its operations. You will be actively involved in developing the specific design and professional skills required by professional engineers and will tackle numerous design problems to develop your interpersonal, enterprise and employability skillset (aka mental wealth) along with analytical, technical and industrial decision-making abilities. Whilst studying all the major civil, mechanical and systems engineering subjects, you will also gain experience in a range of current railway system issues and disciplines. The programme will benefit from the opportunities to get involved in cutting edge research projects on built environment of infrastructure, geotechnics, coastal and transportation engineering. The programme also offers an optional placement year to all students, enabling you to experience the real world and effectively connect your UEL experience with the industry.

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WUSCA ranking:
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7/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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52nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
125th
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29 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

including passes in Maths and Physics A2

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including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Maths and Physics at Higher Level

in a relevant subject including Maths and Further Maths units with minimum grades D

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,580 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,580 per year

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Students from International

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£14580 Per year

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