BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering at University of East London

Programme overview

Our BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering gives you holistic expertise and cutting-edge exposure. Design, build, operate and manage existing and new railways and infrastructure. Access state-of-the-art facilities to excel in designing, operating, and managing rail networks.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering | Department: Department of Engineering & Construction | Duration: 3/4 years full-time; 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1, Engineering Materials, Engineering Principles, Applied Mathematics & Computing, Thermofluids, Engineering Mechanics, Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2, Engineering Design and Analysis.

Career pathways

There is a shortage of qualified railway engineers in the UK, and this course is designed to address it directly. Graduates can progress to roles as rail systems engineers, rail engineering managers, or move into civil and structural engineering more broadly.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you lack formal or current qualifications, there are; routes available; to help you achieve your goal.; 112 UCAS points (standard offer); 96 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects including Mathematics, Physics or Electronics; BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include distinctions in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics; BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include Distinctions in Mathematics, Further Mathematics; Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject; T Levels - we do not accept for this course, except for the Foundation Year; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3/4 years full-time; 4 years full-time

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