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Master of Engineering (Transport Technologies)

Get the skills you need to manage complex infrastructure projects.

The Master of Engineering (Transport Technologies) is a coursework degree that provides practising engineers with skills in applying an advanced body of knowledge to solve complex problems in a range of contexts, at the level of professional practice.

There will be no intake for this program from Semester 1, 2018 until further notice.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
UniSC program code
SC751
Commence
Study Periods 1 or 2
Duration
2 years part time
Study mode
on campus
Other requirements
Students should nominate to commence the program in the Session/Semester of the first course they plan to undertake. Note: refer to the program’s Recommended Study Sequence for more information on the course’s Session/Semester of offer. When choosing the course to commence with students must ensure any course pre requisite can be met.
Fee type 2018
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total units
96

The Master of Engineering (Transport Technologies) is a coursework degree that provides practising engineers with skills in applying an advanced body of knowledge to solve complex problems in a range of contexts, at the level of professional practice.

The program provides higher level skills in the design, construction, operation and renewal, and maintenance of transport infrastructure. A key component is interactions with recognised specialists teaching each course.

The degree is designed to interface with a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seminar series that utilises international specialists and helps engineers stay current in their knowledge and skills.

Professional recognition 

The Master of Engineering (Transport Technologies) complies with Type 1 Continuing Professional Development as defined by the National Engineers Registration Board of Australia. Registered professional engineers can use it to maintain registration and graduate engineers can use it to achieve registration.

Intensive delivery

This program is delivered using a combination of intensive face-to-face study blocks (normally two weeks long), online components, and a choice of Work Placement (WPL) and Special Research Project (SPR) combination which will have monthly update and check in meetings (face-to-face or skype) with a USC academic. Students should refer to the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering course schedule and the published timetables as sessions can vary from year to year.

Admission requirements 

To be eligible for entry into this program student's entering the Masters program will normally be required to hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree (AQF Level 8) from a recognised higher education institution.

Program structure

Required courses (4) 48 units

ENG701 Infant Care
ENG703 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge
ENG704 Midwifery in a Social Context
ENG705 Research in Health Care

Specialisation courses (4) 48 units

PLUS select 1 specialisation from:

Project Management for Engineers
MGT703 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice
MGT712 Professional Internship
PRM720 Quantitative Research Methods
PRM721 Leadership in Clinical Practice

OR

Workplace Research
SRP721 Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Care(24 units) *
WPL720 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice(24 units) *

* must be taken after completion of 4 required courses

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 96

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Postgraduate students are expected to have a high level of English written and speaking skills. Refer to the English language requirements.
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Register your selected specialisation