Transportation Planning and Engineering Operations

Overview

Course Details

This Transportation Planning and Engineering Operations MSc course offered by the University of Southampton is ideal if you want a career in the transport industry or you're an experienced transport professional interested in enhancing your skills.

This master’s degree in transportation planning and engineering: operations 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 capabilities and career prospects 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.

Your taught learning includes modules on:

• transport economics
• transport data analysis and techniques
• transport modelling
• logistics systems operations

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

• highway and traffic engineering
• transport, energy and the environment
• railway engineering and operations
• human factors in engineering

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.

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.

Career Opportunities

This transport planning msc gives you everything you need to secure roles in logistics, transport planning, management and 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.