Launch your future in the rail industry by mastering the fundamentals of railway engineering. Gain the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to step confidently into high-demand rail careers.

Consisting of four courses, the diploma provides a focused and efficient pathway for developing applied knowledge in railway systems, infrastructure, and safety.

The Graduate Diploma in Railway Engineering provides an opportunity to extend your engineering expertise into the rapidly evolving rail sector. The program delivers a strong foundation in the principles of modern railway systems, integrating theory with applied insight into how rail networks are designed, built and operated.

Whether you are building on prior industry experience or transitioning from another engineering discipline, this program emphasizes the integration of technical knowledge with industry-relevant applications, supporting both early-career professionals and those seeking to extend their expertise.

Program Delivery

This compact structure allows for timely completion while maintaining academic relevance to professional practice.

• Consists of four graduate-level courses.
• May be completed full-time or part-time.
• Designed to accomodate working professionals.
• Courses emphasize applied learning and industry context.
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Industry Relevance

Designed for organizations or individuals seeking to enhance their internal capacity and skill development needs within their sector.

• Provides a structured pathway for employee upskilling.
• Minimizes disruption through a flexible course format.
• Aligns professional development with industry-informed content.
• Support ongoing workforce development.

• Hold a four-year honours degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution in the area of engineering or a closely related subject*.
• A minimum B- average (GPA: 2.7 on a 4.3 scale or 70 to 72 per cent).

*Applicants that have a degree in subject areas outside of engineering or those who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, but have relevant engineering experience will be evaluated on an individual case-by-case basis.

Please note: Admission to this program is currently limited to domestic students.

Required supporting documents

Please see the checklist of required documents for a list of supporting documentation that must be submitted with your application.

Required test scores for English language proficiency

See English language proficiency for the minimum required test scores for this program.