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Master of Rolling Stock Engineering | 2018
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Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Rolling Stock Engineering |
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Abbreviation: |
MRollStockEng |
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UOW Course Code: |
1573 |
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CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
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Total Credit Points: |
48 |
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Duration: |
2 years part-time (no full-time option) |
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Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
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Intake Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
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Delivery Mode: |
Distance |
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Delivery Campus: |
Wollongong |
Overview
The Master of Rolling Stock Engineering has been developed in collaboration with industry and provides a structured approach to learning and development. Students will learn from industry experts and will be provided with invaluable networking opportunities. The majority of students are employed in the rail industry, however a support program is available to students without industry contact. The program is offered on a part-time basis by distance education, but does involve a mandatory face-to-face workshop at the commencement of each subject.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
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| 1 | Integrate specialist engineering methods with industry standards to solve complex issues in rolling stock design, construction and maintenance. | ||||||
| 2 | Research and synthesise key information, and apply expert judgement in rolling stock system design, planning and implementation. | ||||||
| 3 | Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both expert and non-expert audiences. | ||||||
| 4 | Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge and keep pace with innovations in engineering techniques, industry trends and standards in the field of rolling stock engineering. | ||||||
Course Structure
Students must complete the following subjects:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
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| ENGG924 | Railway and Rolling Stock Environment | 6 |
| ENGG926 | Rail Vehicle Design | 6 |
| ENGG929 | Rolling Stock Design Construction and Maintenance | 6 |
| ENGG927 | Rolling Stock Safety and Braking System | 6 |
| ENGG928 | Rolling Stock Dynamics and Bogies | 6 |
| ENGG940 | Dissertation | 12 |
| ENGG925 | Rail Motive Power | 6 |
Subjects are not offered every year and are offered by distance. For subject availability please click onto each subject code to see when it is offered or contact the Academic Program Director.
Other Information
For further information please email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director