Course 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).
- Study flexibly with our distance-learning study mode.
- Benefit from our cutting-edge research centre and facilities.
- Work on worldwide sponsored projects.
- Learn through our unique interdisciplinary approach.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Joint Board of Moderators
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements may apply for international students
Entry requirements
2:2 Honours Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT