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Master of Engineering (Electrical Traction Networks)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Engineering (Electrical Traction Networks) |
Abbreviation: | MEETN |
UOW Course Code: | 1637 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Rail, Distance Education Programs |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 2 years part-time (minimum) |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
course description
The Master of Engineering (Electrical Traction Networks) is a part-time distance education program for engineers moving into or working in the specialist area of electrical traction network engineering. It is designed to accelerate the career development process to produce graduates with the skills and capabilities to practice as valuable members in a broad range of rail organisations. The program supports the development of a competency-based systems assurance framework for the Australian rail industry through eight core subjects: Railway Operations Safety and Standards, Railway System Interfaces, Contact Systems Design, Traction Power System Design, Earthing Bonding Electrolysis and Protection, System Planning, Traction System Assets Management, Professional Project in Traction Engineering. The development of this course been funded by the CRC for Rail Innovations and has been developed as a partnership between UOW, CQU, and the industry partners of the CRC, in particular RailCorp, Queensland Rail, and Metro Trains Melbourne.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
Subjects | Session | Credit Points | |
Railway Operations Safety and Standards | Autumn | 6 | |
Railway Systems Interfaces | Spring | 6 | |
Earthing, Bonding, Electrolysis and Protection | N/O 2014 | 6 | |
Contact Systems Design | Autumn | 6 | |
Traction Power System Design | Spring | 6 | |
System Planning | N/O 2014 | 6 | |
PLUS either 2 electives and | 12 | ||
Professional Project in Traction Engineering | N/O 2014 | 6 | |
OR | |||
Dissertation | Annual | 12 | |
and 1 elective | 6 | ||
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au.