Railway related postgrad courses

[James_D]

Hi guys,

I currently work as an operations manager for a large well known logistics company in the UK. Unfortunately the threat of covid-related redundancy has got me thinking about alternative career paths. I've always had an interest in working on the railway and in particular working in planning/strategy. I have already looked into the Network Rail graduate scheme so i will possibly apply for that. I currently hold an BA and a MA in one of the humanities but i'd potentially be looking to do another MA/MSc that was related to the railway industry. Can anyone recommend some universities/courses that may be applicable or useful towards this goal?

Thank you!
James

 

[TJ123]

Hi James, have a look at the IRO (Institution of Railway Operators) they do a range of academic qualifications including BSc in Railway Operations Management and they've also just started a MBA (Railway Operations).

You will find that if a particular role needed a qualification it will be in that field, e.g if you wanted to do something with engineering then a engineering qualification/degree will be needed, if you wanted to work in HR then the same a HR qualification/degree.

Considering you want to work in planning, maybe a project management qualification might be useful, I'm sure there is probably a better qualification but that's what I could think of right now.

Hope that helps

 

[Joe96]

Hi James,

I’ve done a masters degree in Railway Operations, Management and Policy based at the University of Leeds this was the first year they’ve ran the course (starting last year).

Railway Operations, Management and Policy MSc | University of Leeds

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