A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (eg, Engineering, Physics, Economics or Mathematics). Practical experience will also be taken into account. If you have no or limited industry experience you will be required to attend the introductory course.
TOEFL 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing
IELTs 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band
PTE 51 in all four skills
Orther Requirement
No
Railway safety and control systems are both vitally important worldwide, for not only the ongoing operation of existing railways, but also for the design and the development of new systems. Much work is being done by companies involved in both mainline and urban transportation systems to design safe systems, for the public, their passengers and their workforce. This programme focuses on risk and safety systems design; risk and safety systems operation; and communication and control systems (including signalling). Efficient communication and control of operations, together with the prevention of the loss of life and livelihood associated with railway crashes and incidents, are high priorities for all organisations involved.
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Compulsory modules |
Credits |
Taught at |
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LH Terminology and Communication for Railways |
0 |
Birmingham |
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Induction Weekend |
0 |
Birmingham |
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Foundations of System Safety Thinking* |
10 |
York |
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Hazard and Risk Assessment* |
10 |
York |
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System Safety Assessment* |
10 |
York |
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Railway Operations and Control Systems* |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Interactions* |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Strategic Business Management for Railways* |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Practical Ergonomics for Railway Systems |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Railway Traction and Electrification Systems |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Research Skills |
20 |
Birmingham |
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Research Project |
60 |
Birmingham/York |
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Risk and Safety Systems Pathway: |
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Systems Engineering for Safety |
10 |
York |
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Computers and Safety in Critical Systems |
10 |
York |
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Risk and Safety Operations and Organisation Pathway: |
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Safety Management Systems |
10 |
York |
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Through Life Safety |
10 |
York |
Modules marked* comprise the PG Certificate in Railway Safety and Control Systems
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Compulsory modules |
Credits |
Taught at |
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LH Terminology and Communications |
0 |
Birmingham |
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Induction Weekend |
0 |
Birmingham |
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Foundations of System Safety Thinking* |
10 |
York |
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Hazard and Risk Assessment* |
10 |
York |
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Railway Operations and Control Systems* |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Strategic Business Management for Railways* |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Principles of Railway Control Systems* |
20 |
Birmingham |
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Practical Ergonomics for Railway Systems |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Interactions |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Safety Management Systems |
10 |
York |
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Applications of Railway Control Systems |
20 |
Birmingham |
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Systems Engineering and Integration for Dependability |
10 |
Birmingham |
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Research Project |
60 |
Birmingham/York |
This postgraduate programme is intended for those who wish to establish or enhance their career in the safe operation of transport systems. Companies employing graduates include mainline railways, metros, tram systems and automated people movers. Safety is high on the agenda of transport operators around the world and our graduates are in high demand.
The introduction of the Digital Railway means a greater emphasis on train communications and control over traditional signalling technologies, meaning graduates of the Communication and Control pathway will be highly sought-after around the world.
Furthermore, the Communication and Control pathway is designed to provide partial/full exemption from the IRSE professional examination for signalling engineers: the PG Cert is designed to exempt candidates from Examination module 1 and the PG Diploma, the full examination.
Insurance - Single
NHS: 300 GBP/ year
