University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Rail Engineering
Ncg
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
This programme in Rail Engineering is offered by Ncg. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
95% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels95%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
84%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£21,000
3 years on
£25,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Process, plant and machine operatives25%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Skilled trades occupations15%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations15%
Business and Financial Project Management ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Design occupationsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
84%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback86%
Academic support93%
Well organised79%
Learning resources73%
Student community87%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: coursework pushes you to actually build real systems, not just write essays. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On t…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the lecturers include people actively shipping research to industry. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good transport links make i…
Class of 2022 · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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