University of Birmingham: Railway Safety and Control Systems
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Shape the future of rail safety and control systems around the world. Delve deeper into railway communications and risk management as you prepare to join the next generation of industry leaders.
With a large and diverse railway research and education group, you'll learn from experts and have great links into industry. You'll delve into risk and safety management or railway communications and understand how major projects succeed or fail. Study the fundamentals through to the latest research and industrial applications and get set for an exciting career.
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 intricate interactions through sponsored projects on a global scale. you'll collaborate directly with industry leads, through our state-of-the-art UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) Centre of Excellence in Digital Systems (CEDS).
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Study flexibly with our distance-learning study mode.
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Benefit from our cutting-edge research centre and facilities.
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Work on worldwide sponsored projects.
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Learn through our unique interdisciplinary approach.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | 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. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Birmingham offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes to help students widen their skills base, further their knowledge and boost their career prospects. Its wealth of research opportunities involve the completion of original academic research, or a piece of scholarship, which students will conduct under expert supervision from a Birmingham academic.
The value of the postgraduate study is both inherent and transferable, helping students to develop as a person, boost their professional prospects or even change direction in their career.
Beyond the transferable skills that students will take into the workplace, a postgraduate qualification from Birmingham will give …
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