The postgraduate program in transport and traffic is structured around the following three courses that are equivalent in standard but vary in scope. There is a clearly defined articulation path between each of the courses whereby students can commence a graduate certificate, complete four units and then continue on to a postgraduate diploma and after another four units continue on to the masters degree.
Off-campus learning mode
This graduate certificate provides a course of study for transport and traffic professionals wishing to expand their skills in areas of relevance to the planning, design, management and operation of transport and traffic facilities. Participants will normally have a three-year degree or equivalent. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without degree or diploma qualifications may also be admitted on the basis of work experience, and a demonstrated capacity to undertake study at a postgraduate level, subject to faculty approval.
Off-campus learning mode
This postgraduate diploma is designed for graduate engineers who wish to pursue advanced study in transport and traffic engineering, previously studied as part of their undergraduate training. Students articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Transport and Traffic.
Off-campus learning mode
The Department of Civil Engineering also offers Master of Transport and Master of Traffic degrees. In order to qualify for either degree, a candidate must accrue a total of 48 credit points made up of approved graduate units. After completing either masters degree, candidates are eligible to continue to a second masters qualification, that is to obtain both the Master of Transport and the Master of Traffic. The second masters requires completion of a further 24 credit points, including any incomplete core units from the second masters degree.
The program in transport and traffic is a response to the growing need for
engineers with broad awareness of the characteristics and significance of
transport, including its technological, economic and social impact. At the same
time, the program outlines the state-of-the-art of transport engineering, as it
may be applied to the solution of real problems in the planning, design,
management and operation of transport facilities.
The course is aimed at giving the student a thorough understanding of the
nature of transport demand and the role of transport in the modern community, a
familiarity with the characteristics of modern transport technology, and an
ability to appraise and evaluate solutions to transport problems. To achieve
these aims, the development of appropriate analytical skills and practical
knowledge is stressed, together with a recognition of the role of other
disciplines in tackling transport-related issues.
For these reasons, the program will have particular appeal to people with a few
years postgraduate experience in transport who wish to have formal education in
this field. Engineers working with road, traffic or public transport
authorities, or in local government, and people with an interest in transport
planning or research will find the course to be of benefit.
The postgraduate program in transport and traffic was designed with the
assistance of a Department of Civil Engineering advisory committee on transport
education. Through this committee, which includes representatives of government
departments, local government, research institutions and private firms with an
interest in transport, the department is kept abreast of needs and
opportunities related to transport education.
The following are units are available in transport and traffic:
The seven core units represent 42 credit points towards the masters degree. The remaining six credit points (one unit) is an elective which can be drawn from other transport and traffic units, infrastructure engineering units or units in the Master of Business Systems.
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