Master of Engineering (Transport Systems Engineering)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IMEN

Fees
AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
051833C

Entry requirements
- A completed Bachelor degree in a related discipline from at a recognised higher education institution or equivalent qualification; " OR
- A completed Graduate Diploma in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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This program has been withdrawn and will not have any further intakes from 2013.

Aim

The program is designed to provide experience in executing research projects and continuing education in areas relevant to the specific professional interests of graduate students.

Content & Structure

The degree requires the completion of courses comprising 54 units. The formal study component must include Minor Thesis TS 1 (CIVE 5045) and Minor Thesis TS 2 (CIVE 5046). At least 18 units (4 courses) must be chosen from the listed core courses. The remaining 18 units (4 courses) may be selected from the listed elective courses.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
CORE COURSES: At least 18 units from the following
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems	GEOE 5001	4.5
Road Safety Engineering	CIVE 5021	4.5
Traffic Engineering	CIVE 5022	4.5
Transport Data Analysis and Statistics	CIVE 5015	4.5
Transport Modelling	CIVE 5025	4.5
Transport Survey Methods	CIVE 5016	4.5
Advanced Transport Network Analysis	CIVE 5071	4.5
Traffic Planning	CIVE 5072	4.5
AND
Minor Thesis TS 1	CIVE 5045	9
AND
Minor Thesis TS 2	CIVE 5046	9

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Elective Components (subject to availability): up to 18 units
Engineering Research Methods	ENGG 5006	4.5
Transport Policy	BUSS 5127	4.5
Transport and Planning	ARCH 5014	4.5
Case Studies in Transport	CIVE 5019	4.5
Directed Project in Transport	CIVE 5020	4.5
ITS Technology and Integration	CIVE 5003	4.5
Transport and Logistics	CIVE 5023	4.5
Transport Economics	ECON 5009	4.5
Transport, Land Use and Environment N	CIVE 5024	4.5
Transport Systems Planning	CIVE 5026	4.5
Geo-Spatial Applic in Transportation	CIVE 5047	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Credit will not normally be granted for more than one third of the total units of the program.

2. Individual programs of study to satisfy the overall formal study requirements of 54 units may be constructed by choice of electives. Such electives shall be drawn mainly from within existing master degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate programs and shall be approved by the Program Director.

Notes

1. Full-time students may complete the program in eighteen calendar months (3 semesters).

2. Not all courses will be available in any one calendar year.

3. Students will normally enrol in the Minor Thesis TS 1 (CIVE 5045) and Minor Thesis TS 2 (CIVE 5046) in their second year of study. Research topics will normally be identified earlier.

4. The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Transport Systems Engineering) provides a pathway for subsequent entry to this program and both awards can be completed in two years of full time study or part time equivalent.