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Overview
Early graduation options
You may be able to graduate sooner with:
- Study road safety, accident prevention and traffic and transport improvements.
- Learn about real-world safety problems from guest lecturers from industry and government.
- Complete in 2 semesters full-time or 4 semesters part-time.
- Gain experience in practical placements and workplace-based projects.
| QUT course code | PY41 |
| Attendance |
Part-time or Full-time
Note: Onshore students must study full time and can only study two(2) unit externally. Note: Offshore External mode requires the completion of two units with on-campus block attendance in Brisbane for a period of one week (two weeks in total) |
| Course duration | 1 year full-time
2 years part-time Note: Onshore students must study full time and can only study one (1) unit externally. Note: Offshore External mode requires the completion of two units with on-campus block attendance in Brisbane for a period of one week (two weeks in total) |
| Start month | 2013 February, July |
| Delivery | |
| Faculty |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 040335A |
Details
The Graduate Diploma in Road Safety fosters specialist skills and knowledge in road safety, accident prevention, and traffic and transport improvements.
The program is multidisciplinary and receive input from psychology, public health, optometry, civil/mechanical/manufacturing and medical engineering. Guest lecturers from industry and government (e.g. transport, police, insurance) will enhance your understanding about real-world safety problems.
The program is ideal for managers, practitioners or researchers in government and industry and also those interested in this field of study. You will undertake practical placements and are able to complete workplace-based projects where appropriate.
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Road Safety consists of two core units plus six electives.
The program is structured to be flexible and accessible. Most units are delivered over a semester (13 weeks) and some units are available in external mode. Please note there are two units offered only as intensive week-long blocks at Kelvin Grove campus.
Units
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Road Safety consists of two core units plus six electives.
The program is structured to be flexible and accessible. Most units are delivered over a semester (13 weeks) and some units are available in external mode. Please note there are two units offered only as intensive week-long blocks at Kelvin Grove campus.
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Entry requirements
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a bachelor degree in relevant area (e.g. civil engineering, psychology, public health), or
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Graduate Certificate in Road Safety.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
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We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
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.
2013: $11,700 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Graduate Diploma in Road Safety
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
