FdEng Railway Engineering
Attendance
Part-time
Part-time studied over two and a half years by module block attendance.
You typically study modules in one and two week blocks, normally Monday to Thursday.
You attend the University for a total of 24 weeks over the whole course. Extra attendance may be required for exams.
Assessment
Continuous assessment of coursework, project evaluation and examination.
Fees
Home and EU students 2011/12 academic year
2012/13 academic year
Typically £4,250 for year one and £6,375 a year for years two and three
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form You normally need to apply through your sponsoring company (your employer).
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 3433, e-mail aces-reception@shu.ac.uk
About this course
Foundation degrees bring together employers, universities and colleges to design and deliver courses that target specific employment sectors. They provide the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in todays workplace.
We developed this course jointly with Network Rail and other rail employers who have responsibility for track renewals and maintenance.
This part-time route is ideal if you are currently employed in the industry and looking to further your career. You will need the support of your employer.
There are three specialist routes through the course that reflect the structure of the industry. They are signal engineering civil and track engineering electrical and mechanical engineering.
A common first year teaches you the basic engineering disciplines used across the industry. In the second year, you specialise in your chosen route. You take academic and practical sessions in the University but we also place great emphasis on the value of work-based learning.
An important part of your studies is your work-based learning in the rail industry. To complete the course, you must have access to the rail infrastructure as part of your work duties.
After successfully completing the foundation degree, you can continue your part-time study to gain a BEng honours degree.
The course is supported by Network Rail Balfour Beatty Amey.
Associated careers
You can find careers in the rail industry.
Entry requirements
Normally you need one of the following qualifications from a relevant technical or science subject area.
BTEC/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma pass
Curriculum 2000 A levels 60 points from at least one GCE/VCE level and study of mathematics at advanced level
pre-2000 A levels four points from at least one A level in relevant subjects
Advanced GNVQ pass
pass from the preparatory year for the Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, dependent on subject performance
Applicants for the part-time course must be currently working in the rail industry in a role relevant to the area of study.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of at least 6.0.
Course content
Year one modules
legislative and business studies introduction to industrial project
Year two modules
mathematics and engineering science rail specific engineering project and quality management
Year three
Signal engineering modules
signalling and telecommunication principles electronic electrical and processor engineering signalling applications
Civil and track engineering modules
track engineering geotechnics and drainage railway structures
Electrical and mechanical engineering modules
railway electrical engineering electronic electrical and processor engineering railway mechanical engineering