Railway Systems Integration MRes
Study Discipline: Engineering & Technology
Study Programme Details
| City: | Birmingham |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Admission Sessions: | Autumn Session |
| Mode of Study: | Fully on Site |
About this Study Course
Our Railway Systems Integration MRes programme equips you for a dynamic career in research and development within the railway industry. You will engage with advanced technical and operational systems, developing both analytical and research skills that serve as a solid foundation for doctoral studies. With a focus on current trends and future possibilities, this programme prepares you to innovate and excel in a rapidly evolving field.
Overview
The Railway Systems Integration MRes offers a unique blend of research and technical study, allowing you to pursue a research-based Masters degree in railway systems or engineering. Benefit from the cutting-edge research and educational programmes at the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), where two-thirds of the course is dedicated to a major, individual research project.
This project, often conducted in collaboration with an industrial partner, allows you to delve into any aspect of railway research relevant to the Centre’s activities. The remaining one-third comprises taught modules, ensuring you gain a thorough understanding of recent developments and the industry’s needs for new and emerging technologies. With projects ranging from highly technical to business and policy issues, you will acquire the skills to apply these advancements in your research, making significant contributions to the field.
Admission Requirements
- A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g., physics, engineering, mathematics, or economics).
- IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, or equivalent English language qualifications.
- TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking, and 19 in Writing.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills.
- Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component.
- International students will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office before the University can issue a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS).
- Core modules
- Terminology and Communication for Railways (non-credit)
- Research Project (120 credits)
- Optional modules (Select three 20 credit modules, including at least one railway management module and one railway technical module)
- Business and People Management
- Electrification and Traction Systems
- Infrastructure and Rolling Stock Systems
- Railway Control and Digital Systems
- Railway Operations, Management, and Planning
- Systems Engineering and Ergonomics
UK students – £6,466
International students – £29,040
Future Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Railway Systems Integration MRes have successfully pursued careers in various sectors of the railway industry, from leading research initiatives at top institutions to managing operations in prominent railway companies. Alumni have joined organizations such as Network Rail, Transport for London, and major international railway firms. The program aligns with industry demands, emphasizing skills like systems integration, project management, and innovative problem-solving, which are crucial in today’s job market. This prepares you to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities in the railway industry.
Related Career Pathways
Railway Operations Manager, Railway Research Scientist, Railway Systems Engineer, Transportation Planner
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