Road Management and Engineering Masters/MSc/Diploma

Program Overview

The Road Management and Engineering Masters program at the University of Birmingham trains students in all aspects of road management, from planning and design to construction and maintenance. The program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the road industry, both in the UK and internationally. It is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and provides current knowledge in management procedures for all aspects of road networks.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Road Management and Engineering Masters program at the University of Birmingham equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for planning, appraisal, design, construction, and maintenance of road networks. The program is designed to meet the demands of both the UK and overseas road industry, offering advanced training to engineers aspiring to higher or middle management in public and private sector road management.

• To develop students' skills in planning, appraisal, design, construction, and maintenance of road networks.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to lead and manage road projects.
• To prepare students for a successful career in the road industry.

Outline:

The program consists of 180 credits, comprising a 60-credit individual research project and 120 credits in taught learning.

Modules:

• Advanced Project - 60 credits: This module allows students to undertake a research project related to road management and engineering.
• Pavement Engineering - 10 credits: This module covers the design, construction, and maintenance of pavements.
• Road Asset Management - 20 credits: This module focuses on the management of road assets, including planning, appraisal, and investment decisions.
• Road Design and Planning - 20 credits: This module covers the principles and practices of road design and planning.
• Road Economics and Financing - 20 credits: This module explores the economic and financial aspects of road projects.
• Road Safety - 20 credits: This module examines road safety issues and strategies for improving safety.
• Rural Roads - 10 credits: This module focuses on the specific challenges and opportunities of managing rural roads.
• Sustainable Construction - 20 credits: This module explores sustainable construction practices in the road industry.

Assessment:

The program is assessed through a combination of coursework, oral presentations, and a research project.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a variety of methods, including lectures, tutorials, team exercises, projects, site visits, and guest speaker presentations.

Faculty:

The program is taught by experts in their field with a wealth of international experience.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are highly sought after by employers in the road industry. They have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including:

• Road authorities
• Consulting engineers
• Asset management specialists
• Road contractors
• Government agencies
• International organizations

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• The program is designed with part-time students in mind, allowing primarily UK-based practicing road engineers to attend the program on a part-time basis.
• The program is highly international focused and develops leaders in their field.
• The program provides current knowledge in management procedures for the planning, appraisal, design, construction, and maintenance of road networks.
• The program is relevant to conditions found in both developed and developing countries.
• The program has excellent links with industry, ensuring that the vast majority of graduates find rewarding employment.
• The University Careers Network provides support to students in their career development.

Annual Tuition fees 2024/25 UK students MSc full-time: £11,340 MSc part-time: £5,670 (year 1) Postgraduate Diploma full-time: £7,560 Postgraduate Diploma part-time: £3,780 (year 1) International students MSc full-time: £29,340 Postgraduate Diploma full-time: £19,560 Are you an international applicant? All international applicants to this course will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,000 on receipt of an offer, to secure their place. Find out more about the deposit >>. Postgraduate Loans (PGL) for Masters students UK and EU students (with settled or pre-settled status) looking to pursue a Masters programme in the UK can apply for a non-means-tested loan from the British government via the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan will be paid directly to you, into a UK bank account. It is intended to provide a contribution towards the costs of Masters study and whether the loan is used towards fees, maintenance or other costs is at your own discretion. Scholarships We offer a range University scholarships Birmingham Masters Scholarship Global Masters Scholarship This £2,000 Gloabl Masters Scholarship award is available to all international students from a selection of countries who are seeking to study a taught Masters degree at Birmingham in the 2024-25 academic year.