Course Overview

Graduates of the Railway Systems Engineering and Integration programme from University of Birmingham  design, build, operate and manage successfully the sophisticated subsystems and complex interfaces characterising existing and new railways. The full-time programme comprises of classroom taught modules and coursework modules, scheduled over a period of 8 months. Part-time students follow the same syllabus as full-time students but complete the taught modules in a sequence that best suits their work-commitments. The MSc strand requires the submission of a dissertation that is based on a significant amount of independent research.

Many participants are experienced railway engineers and managers, sponsored by their employers, but the programme also allows new entrants to the railway industry to familiarise themselves with the specialist disciplines involved in railway systems engineering, while also gaining an insight into the complex interactions between subsystems.

General Eligibility

A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics).

All applicants will be asked to attend an interview to support their application and determine their suitability to the programme.

Practical experience will also be taken into account. If you have no or limited industry experience you will be required to attend the introductory course.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• English requirements

  IELTS - 6.5

  TOEFL - 88