Transport Planning MSc

This Master’s is designed for graduates and professionals who want to shape the future of sustainable transport systems. It suits those aiming to work in planning, policy, and consultancy, offering a curriculum that blends academic expertise with applied projects, industry engagement, and professional accreditation.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 (Core Foundations and Applied Learning):
You’ll begin with modules such as Transport Policy and Planning and Traffic and Streets, which introduce you to the principles of transport systems, urban mobility, and policy frameworks. Alongside these, Research Methods and Communication develops your ability to conduct rigorous analysis and present findings effectively.

Final Stage (Applied Project or Dissertation):
Your studies culminate in a substantial Transport Project or Dissertation, where you investigate a real-world transport planning issue. Supported by academic mentors, this project allows you to apply theory to practice, often in collaboration with industry partners and research centres.

Focus Areas

Transport policy, traffic and streets, sustainable cities, transport economics, public transport planning, research methods.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to critically evaluate transport systems, design sustainable mobility strategies, and lead projects that improve accessibility and efficiency in urban and regional contexts.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), offering pathways to professional recognition and chartered status.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

The University of Westminster is recognised for its strong employability record, with postgraduate students benefiting from dedicated career services and industry partnerships. UK Government data shows graduates earn on average £10,500 more annually than non-graduates, reinforcing the long-term value of postgraduate study.

Experiential learning in the MSc Transport Planning at the University of Westminster is designed to immerse you in the real-world challenges of shaping sustainable mobility systems. The course has been running successfully for over 50 years, and its reputation is built on combining academic knowledge with applied projects, industry engagement, and access to specialist facilities. You’ll gain practical skills through research-led teaching, digital modelling, and consultancy-style assignments, ensuring you graduate with both technical expertise and professional experience.

Here’s how those opportunities are structured for you:

• Applied research projects: You’ll work on real-world transport planning issues, often linked to Westminster’s Centre for Transport and Logistics, which collaborates with industry partners on consultancy and policy projects.
• Professional accreditation pathways: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and approved by the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) Standards Committee, giving you direct access to professional recognition.
• Digital tools and modelling techniques: Modules such as Transport Economics and Traffic and Streets train you in advanced analysis and modelling software used in transport planning and policy evaluation.
• Group projects and case studies: Collaborative assignments simulate consultancy-style teamwork, preparing you for the collaborative nature of transport planning roles.
• Guest lectures and industry engagement: Delivered by academics and practitioners actively engaged in transport research, including sustainable city logistics, urban freight, and public transport planning.
• Marylebone campus facilities: You’ll benefit from modern computer labs, collaborative study spaces, and the university’s extensive library collections, including specialist transport and planning journals.
• Long-standing reputation: With over five decades of history, the program connects you to a strong alumni network and industry partnerships across London and beyond.