MSc Transport Planning and Engineering

Edinburgh Napier University

Developments in transport shape the world we live in and influence communities’ economic and social well-being. Transporting people and goods provides a serious challenge for politicians, transport planners and engineering specialists.During your studies you will examine the major transport issues facing society and learn the main techniques applied in analysing and resolving transport problems.You can start your studies with us in September or January.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.