MSc Railway Systems Engineering and Integration at University of Birmingham

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.

Department: Railway Engineering  |  Duration: 55 weeks full-time. Part-time run typically over 24–36 months  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme starts with the optional* Terminology and Communication for Railways primer course, at the start of September. You then complete six taught modules during the Autumn and Spring terms and carry out your research project over the summer to complete the MSc. Modules include Terminology and Communication for Railways, Advanced Project, Business and People Management, Electrification and Traction Systems, Infrastructure and Rolling Stock Systems, Railway Control and Digital Systems, Railway Operations, Management and Planning.

Career pathways

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.

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