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Rail and Civil

Our Rail and Civil Engineering Academy is renowned for delivering some of the UK's most in-depth training in the rail and civil engineering sectors.

Whether you have a keen interest in the rail and civil industries or have a technical problem-solving mind, a degree from Newcastle College University Centre will provide you with an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in these vital sectors.

As a degree student you will learn from industry-experienced tutors in our simulated Rail and Civil Engineering Academy. Our facilities feature an indoor and outdoor track, overhead lines, level crossings and signalling infrastructure as well as being equipped with a soils laboratory, surveying structure and electronics lab.

Our employer partnerships will help you to thrive. Our Rail and Civil degrees have been created alongside some of the biggest names in industry and provide you with the opportunity to experience and problem-solve real-life scenarios.

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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: 8th September 2025
Location: Rail Academy, Gateshead

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HNC Civil Engineering (Part-Time)

The qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake it.

Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rail Academy, Gateshead

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Amie Cowley

FdEng Rail Engineering

"Once you get a taste, you just want to do more. It's all taken very seriously, and the course leaders try and teach you everything they can from their own experience and make you as industry ready as possible. "

Tia Jones

BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-Up)

"My current degree course gives me skills and experience far more tailored to a future in Rail Engineering than many other courses in the area offered. Even though it's quite specialised, the content itself is actually very versatile, which appeals because it keeps my professional horizons open moving forwards. The practical slant of the course has also meant I've gained really useful skills and experience in preparation for industry, which is far better than what I would have received elsewhere."