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.

This programme in Railway Safety and Control Systems is the first of its kind in the UK and is jointly delivered by the Universities of Birmingham and York. You will benefit from the expertise of two leading UK universities and spend at least half of your time with the Birmingham Centre for Rail Research and Education (BCRRE) and the rest at the High Integrity Systems Engineering Group (HISE) in York.

Application deadline for full time study is 31st May

Application deadline for part time study is 30th June