Master of Engineering (Transport)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program Code
LMCL
Fees
AUD$ 32,250 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2016
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
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CRICOS Code
088539D
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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have:
- A completed four-year Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR
- A Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma in civil engineering
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree in civil engineering; or Graduate Certificate in civil engineering, may be eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor (Honours) degree in civil engineering; or Graduate Diploma in civil engineering, may be eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study.
A related discipline may be other four year duration engineering or science degrees depending on the specialisation selected. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements, will be assessed on a case by case basis by the Program Director.
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 testPlease 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)- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Aim
The Master of Engineering (Transport) aims to provide graduates and current practitioners with an advanced level of knowledge and skills in a range of areas relevant to the transport sector of Civil Engineering.
Content & Structure
The program requires completion of 67 units of course work and 9 units of electives in transport engineering. On completion of these courses students should be able to:
- Apply and synthesise traffic and transport engineering theories in solving practical cases
- Create and design models to be used in traffic signal analysis and transport planning
- Evaluate and conduct traffic accident investigations
- Adapt transport data analysis methods at advanced level
- Integrate ITS technology and consolidate GIS applications in forming comprehensive traffic management systems
- Develop advanced skills to communicate with transport related professionals
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