BEng Railway Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering with a railway systems focus. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Project Management. The course offers an optional industrial placement year, and all students complete a capstone research project in their final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects including Mathematics, Physics or Electronics BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include distinctions in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include Distinctions in Mathematics, Further Mathematics Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject T Levels - we do not accept for this course, except for the Foundation Year International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 18%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 71%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
- Maths for Engineering and Science
- Media and Communication Skills
- Engineering and Construction in Practice
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Principles
- Applied Mathematics & Computing
- Thermofluids
- Engineering Mechanics
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2
- Engineering Design and Analysis
- Dynamics and Control
- Applied Mechanics
- Digital Communications & Telecommunication Networks
- Quality Engineering
- Industrial Sandwich Placement
- Capstone Project
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3
- Turbomachinery and Energy Systems
- Transport Infrastructure Engineering
- Systems Integration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Railway Engineering at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,500. The £36,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Railway Engineering at University of East London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Railway Engineering at University of East London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Railway Engineering at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Does BEng Railway Engineering at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Railway Engineering at University of East London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.