University of Birmingham: Railway Safety and Control Systems
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering |
| Web | http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/ |
| postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course aims to create a deep and robust understanding of approaches to manage safety and risk in transport systems and projects. The partners recognise that each transport sector and mode has its own specific features but seek to ensure that a common approach is taken to the generic issues involved in ensuring dependable operations.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
Fees
| EU | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 10845 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Fees
| EU | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20160 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
Fees
| EU | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 7230 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Fees
| EU | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 6720 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
Fees
| International | 7230 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Fees
| EU | 9900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 13440 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. |
| Assessment | Several lectures are given by industrial speakers. Further learning is achieved through individual literature review, as part of assignments, or in group exercises. |
| Modules | Birmingham Modules include: railway operations and control systems, rolling stock and infrastructure interactions, railway traction and electrification systems, strategic business management for railways, practical ergonomics for railway systems, research skills. York modules include: safety and risk management in system development, railway safety management systems, computers and safety assurance in critical systems, through life safety, systems engineering for safety. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
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