MSc Railway Systems Engineering and Integration

The Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc course offered by the University of Birmingham is designed for graduates and professionals engaged in the field of railway systems. The course provides a holistic understanding of railways as a system through training in analytical tools and techniques. It seeks to develop novel solutions to the industry's problems.Course Content: The course incorporates system issues, theoretical knowledge, practical skill training and covers the fundamental and advanced topics of railway systems such as system engineering and integration, operations, planning and management, and safety and reliability. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Introduction to Railway Systems, Railway Traffic Management and Control, Railway Vehicle Dynamics, Safety and Risk Management in the Rail Industry, and Systems Engineering Principles in Railway Integration, among others.Accreditations: The Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Future Careers: Graduates of the course can expect to find roles within the railway industry, in consultancy, in governmental positions, and in academia. Past graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Network Rail, TfL, Balfour Beatty, Atkins, Arup, MTR, and other international railway systems.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.