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Master of Railway Systems Integration

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 1.08 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Research in Railway Systems Integration is a 13-month full-time master's programme at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Railway Systems Integration. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Railway and related industries
  • Railway innovation
  • Further research and development in academic and commercial settings
  • Doctoral study

Curriculum

  • 13-Month full-time master's programme. 180 Credits. Core modules: Terminology and Communication for Railways
  • Business and People Management
  • Electrification and Traction Systems
  • Infrastructure and Rolling Stock Systems
  • Railway Control and Digital Systems
  • Railway Operations
  • Management and Planning.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: A 2:1 Honours Degree in a relevant subject (physics
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics or economics). International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

  • Bachelor Degree Transcript
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£30,780 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£41,607 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Engineering and Physical Sciences
DepartmentRailway Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    30 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jul 2027

    230 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.08 years.