Transport Planning & Engineering MSc

In this course you will gain an understanding of transport systems through studying issues such as transport modelling and appraisal techniques from a theoretical and practical perspective. You will also learn how to develop effective transport strategies to address a range of different scenarios. 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 Institute comprises some of Scotland’s leading applied transportation research and knowledge transfer centres. Careers: We cover a range of disciplines, including freight, transport policy, SMART mobility, and healthy transport. This industry accredited qualification offers good career prospects, especially as there is an increasing demand for transport planning graduates in the UK. On completing the course, you will 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 students 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.