Course summary
It is estimated the rail industry will need 50,000 new workers by 2033. This Rail Engineering degree will equip you with multi-disciplinary rail engineering and management skills to help you enter the industry. The only 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, benefitting from links with Nexus, Network Rail, Vital and Cross Country. As a Rail Engineering student you will take part in Industry Week, where you will be able to network with rail employers to prepare you for a career in the rail industry. On successful completion of the Foundation Degree can progress onto the one-year BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-up) here at Newcastle College University Centre. You may also choose to enter the rail industry working as an operative in track maintenance renewal or within strategic or management roles.
Modules
Year One: Academic Study Skills, Engineering Maths, 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, Monitor and Fault Diagnosis of Railway Systems, Professional Development, Railway Signalling, Strategic Leadership and Management.
Assessment method
• Lectures • Seminars • One-to-one tutorials • Presentations • Demonstrations • Weekly independent study.
How to apply
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:
- H202
- 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
Access to HE Diploma - D: 3 credits M: 9 credits P: 33 credits
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher - CCC
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA