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Overview
- Study a Masters of Engineering Railway Infrastructure, developed exclusively for engineers employed in the rail industry to advance your professional practice.
- Study part-time by flexible online learning – wherever you are in the world.
- Developed exclusively for engineers employed in the rail industry.
- Designed by Australian rail industry and academic personnel and fully endorsed by Rail Innovation Australia.
- Comprehensive best-practice learning material from one of the world’s leading heavy haul nations.
- Study individual units through QUT's Continuing Professional Education unit.
| QUT course code | BX30 |
| Attendance | Part-time |
| Course duration | 4 years part-time |
| Start month | 2013 February, July |
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| CRICOS code | External Study Only |
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Details
Developed as a cooperative project between the rail industry and the Queensland University of Technology, this course captures the knowledge and expertise of civil infrastructure engineers working in the Australian rail industry. It is provided as a professional development program for people working in the rail industry. Graduates will gain skills and knowledge in a range of areas related to the design, construction, maintenance and management of railway infrastructure. The degree offers both theoretical understanding and practical applications of advanced professional practice.
Study mode
The course is delivered via flexible online learning suitable for mature age students studying part-time and working full-time .There are no on-campus classes and you can complete the course from any location world-wide. You will study using a combination of online, CD and print material and submit assignments for assessment.
Exit options
An early exit with BX31 - Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Railway Infrastructure) is available.
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Entry requirements
Entry to this course is open to employees of companies conducting business in the railway industry and whose employer is prepared to sponsor or support their study of this course. That is, applicants must be working in the railway industry and have the support of their employer.
You will also need a four-year full-time bachelor degree in a civil engineering related field or a three-year full-time diploma and three or more years of relevant professional experience in the railway industry. You will also need a grade point average of 5.0 or more on a 7-point scale in that study, or an equivalent qualification determined by the Faculty. You must supply original copies of qualifications claimed in your application.
English language requirements for the course are an English Language Proficiency level in accordance with QUT requirements (IELTS score of 6.0 with no sub-band below 6.0) if English is not your first language. If you obtained your qualifications overseas you may still require an IELTS or TOEFL test, even if you are now resident in Australia.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
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| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
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| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 80.0 |
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
$3,196 AUD per unit (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
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Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Master of Engineering (Railway Infrastructure)
You apply directly to QUT for all our postgraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Collected supporting documents (see application form)
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Application for postgraduate course admission form (PDF file, 362.47 KB)
