Newcastle College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
It is estimated that the rail industry will need 50,000 new workers by 2033. This Railway Engineering degree will equip you with multi-disciplinary rail engineering and management skills to help you enter the industry. The only degree of its kind in the North East, the course will enable you to develop knowledge and practical skills in track maintenance, overhead lines, electrification and signalling, coupled with management skills so you are able to pursue high level roles within the rail industry. You will be taught by tutors who actively work within the rail industry and will be based at our dedicated Rail and Civil Engineering Academy, benefiting from links with Nexus, Network Rail, Vital and Cross Country. Progression is also available through the BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-up).
Modules
Year One: • Academic Study Skills • Engineering Mathematics • Geotechnical Engineering • Railway Infrastructure and Construction • Railway Legislation and Regulations • Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning • Strategic Thinking • Technical Drawing for Engineers. Year Two: • Advanced Engineering Mathematics • Electronic Engineering • Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Railway Systems • Professional Development • Railway Signalling • Strategic Leadership and Management
Assessment method
Students are taught through: • Lectures • Seminars • One-to-one tutorials • Presentations • Demonstrations • Weekly independent study. Students are assessed through • Open book exams • Case studies • Presentations • Reports • Investigations.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H201
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher - CC
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA