Civil, Rail & Smart Cities
113 online programmes, designed with industry and taught by practising engineers.
Civil, Rail & Smart Cities in the United Kingdom
Civil and infrastructure engineering is a major employment sector in the United Kingdom, with significant activity in transport, water, energy and urban regeneration. Rail projects such as HS2 and ongoing network upgrades by Network Rail create demand for engineers in track, signalling, structures and systems. Smart city initiatives in cities including Manchester, Glasgow and Milton Keynes apply digital technologies to mobility, utilities and public services. Major contractors and consultancies including Balfour Beatty, Arup and AECOM employ civil and rail professionals across the country.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Operation, O&M and Sanitary Compliance
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Operation, O&M and Sanitary Compliance. 8 modules covering Directive (EU) 2020/2184 (water intended for human consumption), Real Decreto 3/2023 (technical-sanitary criteria…
Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligent Waste Collection and Logistics
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligent Waste Collection and Logistics. 8 modules covering Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils, Directive (EU) 2018/851 (amending the Waste…
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical-Biological Treatment and Recovery. 8 modules covering Directive 2008/98/CE (waste framework), Directive 1999/31/CE (landfill of waste) and SuperPro Designer. Assigned tutor…
Postgraduate Diploma in Circularity Models and Regulation
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Circularity Models and Regulation. 8 modules covering Spanish Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils, Directive 2008/98/CE (waste framework) and SimaPro.…
Postgraduate Diploma in Plant Design and Odour Control
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Plant Design and Odour Control. 8 modules covering EN 13725 (determination of odour concentration by dynamic olfactometry), EN 16841-1 (field odour…
Postgraduate Diploma in Emission Inventories and Dispersion Modelling
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Emission Inventories and Dispersion Modelling. 8 modules covering Directive (EU) 2016/2284 (national emission ceilings), the EMEP/EEA Emission Inventory Guidebook and AERMOD.…
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Noise Management and Low Emission Zones
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Noise Management and Low Emission Zones. 8 modules covering Directive 2002/49/CE (assessment and management of environmental noise), Noise Act 37/2003…
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Health Indicators and Policy
Online 800-hour postgraduate diploma in Environmental Health Indicators and Policy. 8 modules covering the General Public Health Law 33/2011, WHO Air Quality Guidelines (2021) and R.…
Postgraduate Diploma in IoT Monitoring and Environmental Quality Data
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in IoT Monitoring and Environmental Quality Data. 8 modules covering Directive (EU) 2024/2881 (ambient air quality), CEN/TS 17660-1 (assessment of low-cost gas…
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Heat Island Mitigation and Urban Greening
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Heat Island Mitigation and Urban Greening. 8 modules covering ISO 7730 (ergonomics of the thermal environment), ASTM E1980 (solar reflectance…
Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience. 8 modules covering ISO 14091 (adaptation: vulnerability, impacts and risk), ISO 14090 (climate change adaptation: principles)…
Postgraduate Diploma in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). 8 modules covering the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions, Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 (nature restoration) and QGIS. Dedicated…
Postgraduate Diploma in Local Adaptation Plans and Governance
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Local Adaptation Plans and Governance. 8 modules covering ISO 14092 (adaptation planning for local governments), Spanish Climate Change and Energy Transition…
Postgraduate Diploma in Desalination: Processes, Energy and Pre/Post-Treatment
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Desalination: Processes, Energy and Pre/Post-Treatment. 8 modules with Directive (EU) 2020/2184 (drinking water quality), Royal Decree 3/2023 (technical-sanitary criteria for drinking…
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Water Reuse and Quality for Urban/Industrial Uses
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Water Reuse and Quality for Urban/Industrial Uses. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2020/741 (minimum requirements for water reuse), Royal Decree…
Postgraduate Diploma in Alternative Water Harvesting (Fog and Urban Rainwater)
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Alternative Water Harvesting (fog and urban rainwater). 8 modules covering UNE-EN 16941-1 (on-site rainwater harvesting systems), Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive)…
Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Assessment and Regulation of Alternative Water
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Assessment and Regulation of Alternative Water. 8 modules covering Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive, cost recovery), Royal Legislative Decree 1/2001…