Transport Economics

In Semester one, study core modules that lay the foundations of the programme and develop your knowledge of key principles and topics in transport economics, as well as econometrics and cost-benefit analyses. You will also be exposed to the multiple disciplines applicable within the transport sector and have an overview of transport modelling, planning and engineering and how these fit with your discipline.

This will prepare you to expand your understanding and gain specialist knowledge in Semester two. You’ll have the chance to focus on a variety of topics such as public transport planning, funding of infrastructure projects, investment appraisal and transport in the context of development.

To experience what it’s really like to work in the transport sector, you will collaborate with a project team of students from our other degrees through our new Transport Integrated Project module. Employing project management scenario-based learning, you will cover a range of transport disciplines and be supervised by experts in the field. Join forces to develop a solution to a ‘real-world’ transport problem, identifying how your own interests need to interact effectively with others to achieve an effective solution.

You’ll gain a range of specialist knowledge and advanced research skills throughout the programme. In your dissertation, you’ll apply these to a project chosen from a wide range of topics. Some topics are suggested and supported by industry, giving you the chance to address a real-world problem and gain experience of working with industry. Your supervisor will support you throughout the process of developing your dissertation topic.

If you choose to study part-time, you’ll study over a longer period and take fewer modules in each year. The part-time programme is flexible – the quickest route takes 24 months, but you can take up to 36 months if you choose to spend longer working on your dissertation.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Shaping Future Transport Systems 15 credits
• Principles of Transport Economics 15 credits
• Welfare Economics and Cost-Benefit Analysis 15 credits
• Transport Econometrics 15 credits
• Economics of Regulation 15 credits
• Economic Appraisal and Economic Performance 15 credits
• Transport Dissertation 60 credits
• Transport Integrated Project 15 credits

Optional modules

• Funding for Projects 15 credits
• Green Logistics 15 credits
• Public Transport Planning and Management 15 credits
• System Dynamics: Modelling Policy 15 credits
• Choice Modelling and Stated Preference Survey Design 15 credits
• Transport in Development 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Transport Economics MSc Full Time in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Transport Economics MSc Part Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

Postgraduate study involves a range of teaching methods, supported by independent learning. In addition to the traditional lecture and seminar formats, you’ll experience a blend of workshops, computer exercises, practical sessions, directed reading, reflective journal, student-led discussions, fieldwork and tutorials.

Assessment

Assessment is equally varied and can include coursework essays, case-study reports, group assignments, posters, presentations and exams.