Transport Planning and Engineering

Throughout the Transport Planning and Engineering MSc course from Edinburgh Napier University 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.

Your studies will also benefit from our excellent links with industry and the transport research community, allowing you to gain a good understanding of the profession from industry-relevant teaching, guest lecturers and by engaging with transport practitioners and researchers.

Part-time and distance learning options allow those working in the industry to expand their professional capabilities and meet the educational requirements for chartership.

Career opportunities:

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 have a wide range of job opportunities and career advancement prospects, such as:

• public sector agencies

• private consulting firms

• non-profit organizations

• research institutions

• international development agencies

The program provides specialized knowledge and practical skills in transportation planning, traffic engineering, urban infrastructure design, and sustainable transportation solutions, making graduates highly competitive in the job market and valuable assets to employers.

Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators(JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer(CEng).

Courses include:

• Public Transport
• Traffic Engineering Design
• Transport Demand Management and Road Safety
• Transport Economics and Appraisal
• Transport Policy
• Transport and Traffic Models