Course Overview - Railway Engineering with Project Management MSc (Eng)
Combining core railway knowledge with project management, our Railway Engineering with Project Management MSc (Eng) will prepare you to construct and operate the world’s most important rail lines.
Considering the global growth in new railway lines, this presents exciting opportunities for graduates. In particular because industry growth has created an acute shortage of skilled railway engineers.
This Masters degree is unique due to its focus on multidisciplinary teaching. The core technical material covers the entire railway system, rather than focusing on an individual engineerin...
Combining core railway knowledge with project management, our Railway Engineering with Project Management MSc (Eng) will prepare you to construct and operate the world’s most important rail lines.<br/><br/>Considering the global growth in new railway lines, this presents exciting opportunities for graduates. In particular because industry growth has created an acute shortage of skilled railway engineers.<br/><br/>This Masters degree is unique due to its focus on multidisciplinary teaching. The core technical material covers the entire railway system, rather than focusing on an individual engineering area. It is then complemented by engineering management material that is at the forefront of the discipline.<br/><br/>Teaching combines expertise across two of the University of Leeds’s world-leading institutes: the Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration and the Institute for Transport Studies.<br/><br/>Throughout the programme, youll be taught by staff who are professionally experienced and have the latest research expertise, equipping you with the practical and professional skills that are sought after in industry.<br/><br/>**Why study at Leeds:**<br/>- Graduate with an MSC from a university ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Civil Engineering, Guardian University Guide 2023, and 44th in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn the latest innovations in relevant areas such as signalling, railway track design, transport investment appraisal and project management from our impactful, world-leading research we’ve conducted collaboratively with industry which feeds directly into the course.<br/><br/><br/>- Advance your knowledge and skills in critical areas sought after in industry such as project management, railway engineering and transport infrastructure strategy.<br/><br/><br/>- Conduct your own individual research project as part of your course and gain industry experience in researching and managing a project based on real-world issues.<br/><br/><br/>- Access research-grade equipment and specialist facilities that will enhance your learning throughout the course.<br/><br/><br/>- Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team with a wealth of expertise and industrial experience, and who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research as part of the Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration, the Institute for Transport Studies, and Project Management research group.<br/><br/><br/>- Master the most up-to-date practices and techniques recognised in industry on a course that has been directly informed and advised by the Industrial Advisory Committee and the Institution of Civil Engineers.<br/>