Transport Engineering, Planning and Management

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

• any engineering or science subject
• geography
• town planning
• maths
• any other closely related or relevant discipline

Relevant professional experience is welcome, although not essential. We will consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant professional experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our industry accredited MSc will deepen your knowledge and develop advanced skills in planning, management and operation of transport systems.

Overview

You'll learn from academics engaged in world-leading civil engineering research, striving to solve problems of global importance. You'll experience our diverse civil engineering research and have access to cutting-edge facilities.

Our Master's programme is for both practising professionals and graduates in:

• civil engineering
• transport engineering
• any other engineering disciplines
• operation research
• geography and spatial planning
• economics and social science
• environmental sciences

You will:

• develop skills required for a successful career in transport
• learn about the principles of transport planning and travel demand forecasting
• learn about the latest techniques and research in mobility planning
• put learning into practice in your own research project
• establish a responsible attitude towards the needs of society, the environment and transport safety considerations
• benefit from our strong industrial engagement through guest lectures, site visits and study tours

What you'll learn

You'll develop core skills in:

• information processing
• numeracy
• data collection and analysis
• problem solving
• computer literacy
• teamwork
• communication and presentation
• planning and organisation

Information for international students

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

Fees and funding

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