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Overview
The Railway Systems Integration programme at University of Birmingham prepares postgraduates for careers in research and development in railway businesses and companies supplying railways with advanced technical and operational systems. By developing your analytical skills and research know-how, the programme can also serve as a stepping stone to doctoral studies.
The MRes offers a unique opportunity for students to undertake a research-based Masters degree together with technical study in a relevant railway systems or engineering subject.
The programme comprises 3 classroom taught technology oriented modules and a research skills module that consists of three main elements, namely, reviewing literature, analysing data and modelling the behaviour of technical systems.
Two thirds of the period of study are devoted to independent research that is documented in a substantial thesis. Part-time students follow the same syllabus as full-time students but complete the taught modules and the thesis in a sequence that best suits their work commitments.
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More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Terminology and Communication for Railways
- Research Skills and Research Environment –
- Research Project
- Railway Rolling Stock Systems Design
- Railway Traction Systems Design
- Railway Infrastructure and Track Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Transport Management View 43 other Masters in Transport Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- The normal entrance qualification for MRes study is a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, physics, engineering, mathematics or economics).
Tuition Fee
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International
24180 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 24180 GBP per year and a duration of 14 months. -
EU/EEA
6060 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6060 GBP per year and a duration of 14 months.
Funding
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