Course summary
Our Railway Systems Integration MRes programme prepares you for a career in research and development in railway businesses and companies supplying railways with advanced technical and operational systems. By developing analytical and research skills, the course can also serve as a stepping stone to doctoral studies. The Railway Systems Integration MRes offers a unique opportunity for students to undertake a research-based Masters degree together with technical study in a relevant railway systems or engineering subject. Students benefit from participating in both the fundamental and applied research carried out within the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), and from the world-leading educational programmes offered by the Centre. Two-thirds of this course comprises a major, individual research project, carried out in any aspect of railway research relevant to the activities of the Centre, and often in collaboration with an industrial partner. One-third consists of taught modules. As a result, you will gain a thorough understanding of recent developments in railway research and of the industry’s needs for new and emerging technologies. You will also acquire the skills to apply these developments in your research project. Projects are usually undertaken in collaboration with industry, making them highly attractive for applied R&D projects. At the same time, students learn more about specific technical and management issues relevant to the railway industry. Key benefits include the broad range of research topics available, from highly-technical projects to those focusing on business/policy issues.
Modules
The programme includes a three-week short course "Introductory Terminology and Communication for Railways" which prepares you for your forthcoming study. Programme content: In addition to the research project, worth 120 credits, you will study topics related to Research Skills and the Research Environment for 30 credits. Your will also select one or two technical modules, each worth 10 credits, and one or two management modules, also worth 10 credits, to complement your choice of technical modules. Core modules: Terminology and Communication for Railways – non credit Research Skills and Research Environment – 30 credits Research Project – 120 credits Typical Optional Technical modules Railway Rolling Stock Systems Design – 10 credits Railway Traction Systems Design – 10 credits Railway Infrastructure and Track Systems – 10 credits Railway Control Systems Engineering – 10 credits Ergonomics and Human Factors for Railways – 10 credits Typical Optional Management modules Strategic Management of Railway Operations – 10 credits Systems Engineering and Integration for Dependability – 10 credits Railway Economics and Technology Management - 10 credits
Assessment method
Research project.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements may apply for international students
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
The normal entrance qualification for MRes study is a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, physics, engineering, mathematics or economics).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT