The programme aspires to be the world leading railway MSc. It is distinctive for the following reasons:
- It combines the underlying fundamentals of railway engineering with the management knowledge required to build and maintain railway lines. This will allow students to apply their project management knowledge to the railway industry in an informed and thus productive manner.
- It provides students with knowledge of the entire railway system such as the track, signalling, and system integration. Therefore the students will gain an understanding of how these components interact, providing the opportunity to gain a holistic view of the rail industry.
- The majority of modules are railway specific and ensure the MSc is a coherent offering of railway subject matter.
- The University of Leeds has a world leading reputation in both project management and transport economics. Therefore this MSc gives students the opportunity to gain first class management and economics experience within a railway context.
- The University of Leeds has strategically invested in developing the new Institute for High Speed Rail and has hired staff with significant industry and research experience. This ensures students receive high quality, research led education so they are knowledgeable regarding the most recent advancements in the industry.
- The new Institute for High Speed Rail acts as a hub for railway research. Therefore students interact with railway companies, international collaborators and have regular guest lectures.
- It allows candidates with the appropriate first-degree qualifications and after gaining the required professional experience, to seek professional accreditation.
- It takes advantage of the strengths of the civil engineering degree programmes in Leeds. This gives students a learning experience within an environment of active research and opportunities for national/international collaboration.
The successful completion of the degree programme allows candidates with the appropriate first-degree qualifications and after gaining the required professional experience, to seek professional accreditation for the award of Chartered Engineer (CEng). The Learning outcomes and technical content covered in the modules will equip the students with a wide range of competencies that are in line with the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) 4 required for the MSc Type I.
All students should consult the School Code of Practice for Assessment to view the classification requirements for their programme.
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIVE5000M | MSc Dissertation | 60 | 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) | |
| CIVE5164M | Transport Infrastructure Strategy | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| CIVE5171M | Principles of Sustainable Project Management | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CIVE5172M | Project Management Tools and Techniques | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CIVE5334M | Railway Track Infrastructure Design | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CIVE5336M | Railway Engineering and Planning | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| CIVE5338M | Transport Resilience | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| TRAN5540M | Railway Investment Appraisal | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| TRAN5550M | Railway Signalling and Control | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
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