Railway Systems Integration MRes

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 55 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,310 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Railway Systems Integration MRes

About

Course overview

Prepare for a successful career in top flight research and development with Railway Systems and Integration. Become an asset to businesses, companies and academic institutions worldwide, by providing them with advanced technical and research capabilities.

Combine research and technical studies in a relevant railway systems or engineering subject. You will collaborate with the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), both in their research and their world-leading educational programmes.

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 Structure

You'll take 60 credits of taught modules then 120 credits of a research project of their choosing with an academic supervisor. The research credits are studied and examined at the same level as a PhD or other research degrees.

You'll take 20 or 40 credits (1-2 taught modules) in semesters 1 or 2, for a total of 60 taught credits.

The research project will begin during semester 1 around the taught modules, continuing in to semester 2.

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Our Railway Systems Integration (MRes) comprises of two thirds research. You carry out a detailed research project, usually in collaboration with industry, whilst learning more about specific railway issues.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Career

Graduates of this programme are in demand to implement new technologies and policies within the railway or related industries. They are also sought-after by academic and commercial institutions for further research and development.

University Careers Network

Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal.

Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge.

If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.