Transport

About the Department

Recent developments in the transportation industry have revolutionised the provision of mobility services for passengers and goods over the last decade. The MSc in Transport, newly established for 2023, is an advanced graduate programme that will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in the modern transport sector and to be well-positioned for a successful professional or research career in the transport and logistics industry. 

The programme is career-oriented and will cover theoretical background, practical design, and analysis considerations, central to which are the concepts of efficiency, safety, security, and sustainability. The students will have access to the Intelligent Infrastructure and Transport Systems Laboratory and other facilities within the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, which will expose them to the latest technologies and skills used by the sector.  

A strong programming and design component in the programme will emphasise applications and industry relevance. The students will also have the opportunity to undertake research with academics from the top-rated Civil and Environmental Engineering Department from recent research assessment exercises. The Transport Section has strong collaborative links with the public and private sectors at an international level. This includes the Transport Strategy Centre, whose work on transport system performance is conducted with (and funded by) industry through continuous close collaboration with over 130 transport organizations globally. 

This programme is also affiliated with the Department’s cross-sectional Data Science Theme. A tailored track of the curriculum is also offered (MSc in Transport with Data Science and Mathematical Optimisation - DSMO) with a special focus on Data Science applications in Transport. The aim of this add-on option of our degree is to provide a concise and comprehensive introduction to key scientific methods for data analysis and mathematical optimisation from both a theoretical and an applied viewpoint.

Who is the programme aimed at?

Anyone who is able and enjoys transport systems, modelling and engineering. All students with a solid first degree in Science, Maths or Engineering-based subjects and an interest in Transport. Practitioners with significant work experience who would like to specialise in Transport are also encouraged to apply.

Why should I apply to this programme?

Our programme is career-oriented and will cover theoretical background, practical design, and analysis considerations, central to which are the concepts of efficiency, safety, security, and sustainability. The taught curriculum deals with significant topics in the design, modelling, and operation of civil infrastructure to support ground, air, and maritime transport, as well as the tools and models that would inform and design passenger and freight transportation. This gives you all the flexibility you’ll need in your future career path.