“To lead, inspire and accelerate the growth of rail professionals, cultivating collaboration to support the success of rail organisations,now and in the future.”
Completing this short form is the first step in your application journey. Once submitted, your details will be securely shared with our academic partner, Keele University, who will contact you to guide you through the next stages of the application process.
Personal Details
First Name
Surname
Job Title
Employer
CIRO Membership Number
Number of Years in Rail Industry
Work Email
Personal Email
Phone Number
Please select the level you are applying for
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Funding
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Important Student Loan Funding Information
From January 2027, the UK Government's Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) is expected to replace the current higher education student finance system for eligible modular study. If you choose to combine study funded under the current Student Loans system with study funded through the LLE, your overall tuition fee liability and funding arrangements may differ. In some circumstances, you may be required to make a higher personal contribution towards your course fees. Funding eligibility, fee limits and student contributions are determined by the UK Government and may change. It is your responsibility to check your individual funding entitlement and any financial implications before enrolling.
Are you currently a CIRO member?
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If you are not already a CIRO member, you will be automatically enrolled at Affiliate level, free of charge, for the duration of your studies. Upon completion of the programme, your membership will be automatically upgraded, free of charge, for the first year after graduation.
As a CIRO member, you will gain access to a wealth of exclusive resources designed to support your studies and professional development, along with valuable networking opportunities, industry events, and mentoring from experienced railway professionals.
If you do not wish to be automatically enrolled, please opt out by selecting this tick box
CIRO Alumni Network
Stay connected beyond your studies. Join the CIRO Alumni Network to access industry insights, exclusive events, professional development opportunities and a growing community of rail professionals.
Yes, I would like to join the CIRO Alumni Network
Keele University data sharing
I understand that my details will be shared with CIRO’s academic partner, Keele University, for application review, approval and progression.
I agree that CIRO may retain my data for academic promotion and updates, and share it with Keele University where required to support the application process.
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