Railway Engineering (with Foundation Year)

Our BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering gives you holistic expertise and cutting-edge exposure. Design, build, operate and manage existing and new railways and infrastructure. Access state-of-the-art facilities to excel in designing, operating, and managing rail networks. Engage in solving real-world design challenges, honing your interpersonal, enterprise, and employability skills. Studying for a railway engineering degree in London will prepare you for diverse roles in railway engineering.

Gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in civil and systems engineering for railway infrastructure. Take part in renowned competitions, including the IMechE Design Challenge, Formula Students, and Shell Eco-Marathon. Enhance your practical application of engineering principles.
Immerse yourself in major civil, mechanical, and systems engineering subjects while addressing contemporary railway system issues. Be involved in groundbreaking research projects, including infrastructure, geotechnics, coastal, and transportation engineering.
Access state-of-the-art facilities like our hydraulic compression and testing, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscopes, CNC, plasma, and laser cutting machines. Enrich your hands-on experience in the world of railway engineering.

A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness (Core Modules), Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills (Core Modules), Maths for Engineering and Science (Core Modules), Media and Communication Skills (Core Modules), Engineering and Construction in Practice (Core Modules), Analytical Mathematics and Mathematical Applications, Engineering Sciences, Physical Sciences, Introduction to Computing.
Year 1: Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1 (Core Modules), Engineering Materials (Core Modules), Engineering Principles (Core Modules), Applied Mathematics & Computing (Core Modules), Thermofluids (Core Modules), Engineering Mechanics (Core Modules).
Year 2: Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2 (Core Modules), Engineering Design and Analysis (Core Modules), Dynamics and Control (Core Modules), Applied Mechanics (Core Modules), Digital Communications & Telecommunication Networks (Core Modules), Quality Engineering (Core Modules), Industrial Sandwich Placement (Optional Modules).
Year 3: Capstone Project (Core Modules), Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3 (Core Modules), Turbomachinery and Energy Systems (Core Modules), Transport Infrastructure Engineering (Core Modules), Systems Integration (Core Modules).

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

All assessments are designed to ensure that our railway engineering course is equipping you with all of the skills required to get into the engineering sector giving you a major competitive edge. Apart from the coursework and exams, you will be assessed by using technology and other diverse modes. Your learning journey will be further supported by using technology enhanced learning as you will also participate in learning latest industry-standard software.

Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.