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Master of Sustainable Transport Planning

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Science in Sustainable Transport Planning is a one-year full-time master's programme at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Sustainable Transport Planning. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Transport planning and allied professions
  • Research-focused roles in public and private sectors
  • PhD study

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time master's programme. Core modules: LM Dissertation/ Research Paper
  • LM International Road Traffic Safety and Sustainable Highways Policy
  • LM Quantitative Research Methods
  • LM Traffic Control
  • Management and Intelligent Transport Systems
  • LM Transport Modelling and Forecasting
  • Sustainable Cities. Optional modules allow a tailored pathway.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent from a UK academic institution. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

  • Bachelor Degree Transcript
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£29,070 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£39,897 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences
DepartmentUrban and Regional Planning
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jul 2027

    230 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.