Program Overview
The Railway Studies at University of York is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Railway Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Railway Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Coming of the Railways to Britain, 1825-1900
- The Declining Profitability of the Railway Industry, 1870-1914
- British Railway Workers, 1825-1926
- The Role of the Railways: Railways and Government,1888-1939
- The Railways and Society: The Railways After the Second World War, 1945-1968
- Privatising British Rail, 1987-2002
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Normally students will be expected to hold a Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree in a related subject area. CLL will also favourably consider any student previously awarded a BA/BSc in any subject, and with evidence of recent HE level study in this area.
As a Centre based upon the cornerstone of open access, CLL will also seek to ensure that those without the qualifications highlighted above, but with the obvious ability to succeed, have the opportunity to engage.
In such instances, the presentation of a critical essay in the field of Railway Studies may be requested and considered by the admissions panel; CLL reserves the right to ask any student for academic work to support their application.
Any student may be called to interview.
Students must have an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in Writing (or equivalent).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of York directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of York
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Heslington, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months