MSc Transport Planning & Engineering

This well respected and industry credited course offers the gateway to a successful career in the transport professions

Overview

Developments in transport shape the world we live in and influence communities’ economic and social wellbeing. Transporting people and goods provides a serious challenge for politicians, transport planners and engineering specialists.

During your studies you will examine the major transport issues facing society and learn the main techniques applied in analysing and resolving transport problems.

The course is approved as the further learning component required for Charter status by the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), as well as for the TPS/CIHT’s Transport Planning Professional qualification (TPP). As such, there is a requirement for formal moderated examinations for five of the modules. You will be required to make arrangements to sit these examinations in your country and be responsible for any costs involved.

Careers

This qualification offers good career prospects. On successful completion of the course you could go on to a career in one of the major transport consultancies, a local authority or a government agency.

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in Civil Engineering, Social Sciences, Geography, or Maths in order to be eligible for the programme. In addition, a sufficient level of mathematical ability is also required. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.