COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Transport Planning at the University of Hertfordshire comprises eleven compulsory modules totaling 180 credits, designed to provide comprehensive expertise in transport systems, planning, and sustainability. Research Methods (15 credits) equips students with skills for conducting robust research, while Operational Transport Planning (15 credits) and Transport Data Collection and Analysis (15 credits) focus on designing and analyzing transport systems. Transport Policy, Strategy and Law (15 credits) covers regulatory frameworks, and Transport, Development and Viability (15 credits) examines the economic and developmental impacts of transport. Comparative Planning and Transport Practice (15 credits) explores global transport planning approaches, and Understanding & Managing Change (15 credits) addresses organizational strategies for sustainable transport solutions. Sustainable Energy (15 credits) integrates energy efficiency into planning, and Community Engagement and the Planning Process (15 credits) emphasizes inclusive stakeholder involvement. The Research Project Transport Planning (45 credits) allows students to conduct in-depth research on a transport-related topic, supported by Study Skills (0 credits) for academic development. This curriculum prepares graduates for careers in transport planning, policy, and urban development, equipping them to address environmental, social, and economic challenges through innovative and sustainable transport strategies.