Rail Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng
Course Overview - Rail Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng
It is estimated that the rail industry will need 50,000 new workers by 2033 and this Foundation Degree in Railway Engineering will give you the skills to be part of that future. Focusing on infrastructure and railway signalling, this degree will prepare you for a successful career in one of the UK’s fastest growing industries.
You'll explore how railways are designed, built and maintained, learning the principles of track construction, maintenance and civil engineering. You'll also gain specialist knowledge of signalling systems that keep trains moving safely and efficientl...
It is estimated that the rail industry will need 50,000 new workers by 2033 and this Foundation Degree in Railway Engineering will give you the skills to be part of that future. Focusing on infrastructure and railway signalling, this degree will prepare you for a successful career in one of the UK’s fastest growing industries.
You'll explore how railways are designed, built and maintained, learning the principles of track construction, maintenance and civil engineering. You'll also gain specialist knowledge of signalling systems that keep trains moving safely and efficiently.
Study the design and operation of signals, train control systems and the regulations that shape the industry and develop an understanding of new and emerging technologies such as digital signalling and smart track monitoring.
Based at our Rail and Civil Engineering Academy, you'll be taught by tutors who actively work in the sector and gain practical skills through workshops, simulations, site visits and a work placement giving you the chance to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A52-D36
Institution Code
N23
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Engineering, Maths and/or science related subjects.
UCAS Tariff
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Maths and English Language.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Engineering, Maths and/or science related subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Engineering, Maths and/or science related subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Engineering, Maths and/or science related subjects.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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