BEng Railway Engineering
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects including Mathematics, Physics or Electronics BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include distinctions in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include Distinctions in Mathematics, Further Mathematics Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject T Levels - we do not accept for this course, except for the Foundation Year International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering with a railway systems focus. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Project Management. The course offers an optional industrial placement year, and all students complete a capstone research project in their final year.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
- Maths for Engineering and Science
- Media and Communication Skills
- Engineering and Construction in Practice
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Principles
- Applied Mathematics & Computing
- Thermofluids
- Engineering Mechanics
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2
- Engineering Design and Analysis
- Dynamics and Control
- Applied Mechanics
- Digital Communications & Telecommunication Networks
- Quality Engineering
- Industrial Sandwich Placement
- Capstone Project
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3
- Turbomachinery and Energy Systems
- Transport Infrastructure Engineering
- Systems Integration