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Rail and Civil Engineering
Train in our specialist Rail and Civil Engineering Academy with industry-experienced tutors and hands-on simulation facilities. Developed with top employers, our degrees prepare you for real industry challenges and a rewarding engineering career.
ABOUT THE SUBJECT
Whether you’re passionate about the rail and civil engineering industries or naturally drawn to technical problem-solving, a degree from Newcastle College University Centre will give you a strong foundation for a rewarding career in these essential sectors. You’ll learn from industry-experienced tutors within our dedicated Rail and Civil Engineering Academy, equipped with simulated indoor and outdoor track systems, overhead lines, level crossings, signalling infrastructure, a soils laboratory, surveying facilities and an electronics lab.
Developed in collaboration with leading employers, our degrees provide opportunities to engage with real industry challenges and apply your knowledge to practical, real-life scenarios. With hands-on experience and strong employer links, you’ll be well prepared to thrive in your future career.
HNC Civil Engineering
The qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake it.
Length:
1 year
Study:
Full-Time
Start Date:
7th September 2026
Location:
Rail Academy, Gateshead
FdEng Railway Engineering
Prepare to enter one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries with a hands-on railway engineering degree that focuses on the tracks and signalling systems powering the future of rail.
Length:
2 years
Study:
Full-Time
Start Date:
7th September 2026
Location:
Rail Academy, Gateshead
