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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 |
| Delivery |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| 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.
Units
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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.
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 | 6.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 80.0 |
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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.
$3,196 AUD per unit (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 Master of Engineering (Railway Infrastructure)
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
Application for postgraduate course admission form (PDF file, 362.47 KB)
Railway sponsorship form form (PDF file, 20.35 KB)
Application form for international students (PDF file, 373 KB)
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
