About this course

Study the design, engineering and operation of land transport systems, with our MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering: Infrastructure. With a focus on transport infrastructure, this course looks in detail at traffic engineering, and railway engineering and operations. You can study this course on a full-time, part-time or distance-learning basis.

If you want a career in the transport industry or you're an experienced transport professional interested in enhancing your skills, this degree is ideal.

This course covers everything from the fundamentals of modelling and economics through to the application of software and planning tools using real life examples from around the world. It’s the perfect way to improve your knowledge and employability in the transport sector.

Your course highlights include field trips and a mock public inquiry, where you'll learn about public engagement and the role of public opinion in the transport planning process.

You taught learning includes modules on:

• transport economics
• transport data analysis and techniques
• transport planning: policy and governance
• transport modelling
• highway and traffic engineering
• railway engineering and operations

You’ll also have the chance to choose from a range of modules including:

• transport, energy and the environment
• human factors in engineering
• transport management and safety
• logistics systems operations

You’ll gain experience using a range of transport-related software and you’ll be able to hear directly from a range of industry guest speakers. You’ll also carry out an individual research project on a topic of your choice.

Careers

This transportation planning and engineering: infrastructure degree gives you everything you need to secure roles in logistics, transport planning, transport management and transport consultancy, in the UK and overseas.

Employers could include:

• local authorities
• national government organisations
• engineering consultants

You'll also be well prepared for further study, such as postgraduate research.