Entry requirements

The normal entrance qualification for MRes study is at least an upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent

Months of entry

September

Course content

This is an interdisciplinary programme that combines a major research project with technical studies that build on prior academic study or industrial experience in a relevant subject area. It gives students the opportunity to benefit from the fundamental and applied research being conducted in the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education. The programme allows students to research a technical, social or economic problem associated with the railway industry. Projects are usually undertaken in collaboration with industry. At the same time, students learn more about specific technical and management issues relevant to the railway industry.

As a result, students will gain an understanding of the most recent developments in railway research; the industry’s needs for new and emerging technologies; and techniques in which to apply these developments.

Programme content

In addition to the research project, worth 120 credits, all students study topics related to Research Skills and the Research Environment for 30 credits. The remainder will be a selection of one or two technical modules from the following list (each worth 10 credits):

Railway Rolling Stock Systems Design
Railway Traction Systems Design
Railway Infrastructure and Track Systems
Train Control Systems Engineering
Ergonomics and Human Factors for Railways

Additionally, students must choosend either one or two management modules from the following list (each worth 10 credits) to complement the choice of technical modules:

Strategic Management of Railway Operations
Systems Engineering and Integration for Dependability
Railway Economics and Technology Management

Explore postgraduate study at Birmingham at one of our on-campus open days (Friday 4 March 2016). Register to attend at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgopendays

If you can’t make it to one of our on-campus open days, our virtual open days run regularly throughout the year. For more information, please visit: www.pg.bham.ac.uk

Fees and funding

UK students

£4,121 FT - £2,061 PT

International students

£17,910 FT

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www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgfunding

Qualification and course duration

MRes

full time

12 months

Course contact details

Name: Postgraduate enquiry service
Email: postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Phone: 0121 414 5005

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