MSc Transport Planning with Advanced Research
Full Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
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Why choose Herts?
- Industry-informed teaching: explore current developments in the field to ensure you develop the essential skills to meet the needs of employers and respond to challenges both now and in the future
- Online software and research expertise: take advantage of access to specialist online software, including NVivo and SPSS, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS), as well as the University of Hertfordshire’s expertise in the Smart Mobility Unit
- Specialised pathways: the course gives you the opportunity to explore a range of specialised modules and pathways, including a placement year and advanced research route
- an Honours degree in a cognate discipline, for instance geography, normally with a minimum classification of second-class (2.2) or higher
- graduates with an Honours degree in any discipline who have otherwise demonstrated potential to succeed at postgraduate level will be considered for admission.
Institution code | H36 |
School of study | School of Life and Medical Sciences |
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- Employability
Careers
The course has been developed with input from local authorities and industry experts in order to address current challenges within the field, including climate change and decarbonisation. The diverse range of topics addressed throughout the course will ensure that you are well-equipped to stand out from the crowd upon graduation.What job can I get?
Throughout the course you’ll develop highly relevant and desirable skills and knowledge to be able to excel in a career in transport planning. Examples of future career paths and roles, include:- transport planning consultant
- transport manager
- central and local governments (management and officer level)
- spatial and data analyst
- travel planner.
Work placement
The course is available with an optional one-year industry placement. You’ll have the opportunity to work for one-year, full-time in a highly professional and stimulating environment. You’ll develop an understanding of the real-world applications of your skills and knowledge and use them to address challenges. Find out more about the MSc Transport Planning (with Placement Year).
Professional Accreditations
Accreditation is currently being sought from the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) bodies, including:- Transport Planning Society (TPS)
- Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport (CIHT)
About the course
The MSc Transport Planning with Advanced Research will provide you with both the theoretical grounding and practical skills that you’ll need to satisfy the requirements of employers both now and in the future. Driven by the demand for the delivery of zero carbon interventions, poor air quality and wider social exclusion problems, there is an increasing demand for highly skilled and multi-disciplined professionals within transport planning. The climate change imperative has shaken central and local government. It has caused authorities to declare climate emergencies and seek practical solutions to these new and important challenges. Many have introduced transport policies and invested significant funding for transport programmes. They’re also rethinking how transport is delivered to include projects focussed specifically on achieving zero carbon and intelligent transport networks. So, whether you have an interest in transport planning, or if you’re a professional who wants to gain a transport planning qualification, it’s an exciting time to explore transport planning and discover the impact you can have on communities for years to come. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore a range of specialised modules, pathways and learning outcomes. Find out more about the MSc Transport Planning (with Placement Year). Find out more about the MSc Transport Planning. If you have any questions about the course, please email Ms Sue Walsh.Why choose this course?
You’ll develop a broad knowledge base and understanding of transport provision in relation to planning and place-making, environmental climate change and its mitigation, and designing transport systems to support sustainable economic development. You’ll be equipped with the knowledge to address the current challenges within the field. The course is delivered within an overarching framework which focuses on key issues within the transport sector ensuring you are able to future-proof your knowledge and career. Current topics which the course addresses include:- decarbonisation
- place-making
- transport and behavioural change
- travel planning
- operational transport planning
- transport data modelling and analysis.
- travel planning
- change management
- transport-related behaviour change
- intelligent transport systems
- operational transport planning
- smart ticketing
- automatic number place recognition (ANPR)
- big data analysis
- spatial mapping.
What will I study?
This course is offered full-time only as a semester A September intake for two years or semester B January intake for two years. The majority of teaching is delivered through lectures, workshops, field trips and master classes. You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, including:- oral presentations
- reflective journals
- written reports and essays.
- European Planning and Transport Practice
- Understanding and Managing Change
- Sustainable Energy
- Transport Policy, Strategy and Law
- Community Engagement and the Planning Process.
- a detailed knowledge of transport policy and the administrative frameworks within which transport schemes are developed, assessed, financed, monitored and reviewed
- an understanding of the framework of laws, regulations and guidance in which transport planners work
- skills for collecting, collating, analysing and interpreting the types of data used in the development and assessment of transport policies, plans, projects and services
- knowledge and understanding relating to the principles of community involvement, stakeholder engagement and public consultation in the identification of transport needs and the development of transport policies, plans, projects and services (including alternative approaches and their relative effectiveness)
- an understanding of the operational management of commercial and public transport systems and services using real world examples.
- Level 7
Module Credits Compulsory/optional Place-making and Spatial Mediation 15 Credits Compulsory Research Methods 15 Credits Compulsory Sustainable Energy 15 Credits Compulsory Study Skills 0 Credits Compulsory Understanding and Managing Change 15 Credits Compulsory Operational Transport Planning 15 Credits Compulsory Transport Policy, Strategy and Law 15 Credits Compulsory Transport, Development and Viability 15 Credits Compulsory European Planning and Transport Practice 15 Credits Compulsory Transport Data Collection and Analysis 15 Credits Compulsory Extended Research Project – Transport Planning 90 Credits Compulsory Internship 15 Credits Compulsory Further course information
Course fact sheets MSc Transport Planning with Advanced Research Download Programme specifications MSc Transport Planning with Advanced Research Download Additional information Sandwich placement or study abroad year n/a Applications open to international and EU students Yes Student experience
At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student wellbeing, academic support, accommodation and childcare to ensure that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.Fees 2022
UK Students
Full time
- £9750 for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 inclusive
EU Students
Full time
- £16500 for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 inclusive
International Students
Full time
- £16500 for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 inclusive
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