Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc

MScPostgraduateEngineering

Part Time Available

Course Highlights

Study railway engineering with the University of Birmingham's world-leading rail research group.
Access extensive laboratories and facilities on and off campus for railway research.
Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as UK-based students.
Taught in intensive week-long blocks, supporting part-time and distance study.

What You'll Study

Taught in intensive week-long blocks combining lectures, tutorials, team exercises and industrial visits, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework and a final project.

Compulsory modules

Six core taught modules (120 credits) across rolling stock, control, operations, traction and systems engineering.

Infrastructure and Rolling Stock Systems20 credits
Railway Control and Digital Systems20 credits
Railway Operations, Management and Planning20 credits
Electrification and Traction Systems20 credits
Systems Engineering and Ergonomics20 credits
Business and People Management20 credits

Project

A substantial advanced project (60 credits).

Advanced Project60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject (Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Economics).

English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Graduates take up roles worldwide designing, building, operating and managing railway subsystems and complex system interfaces.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:2 honours degree (relevant subject)

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Masters, Diploma

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full time, Part time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 155,483/yr

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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