MSc/ PGDip/PGCert Railway Safety and Control Systems

University of Birmingham

Course overview
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).

Our innovative distance-learning format, equivalent to part-time study over 2-3 years, requires attendance only during designated taught weeks. This flexibility allows you to seamlessly integrate study with your career, making 7-8 visits to Birmingham to complete your degree.

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.

Duration

55 weeks full-time, or on a distance learning basis, typically over 24–36 months

Career opportunities
Elevate your career in the safe operation of transport systems, with companies in railways, metros, trams, and automated people movers seeking your expertise. Transport is a safety critical environment, making engineers with a knowledge of safety systems a valuable resource.

The Communication and Control pathway is designed to provide partial/full exemption from the IRSE professional examination for signalling engineers: the PG Cert is designed to exempt candidates from Examination module 1 and the PG Diploma, the full examination.