Transport Planning and Practice

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The programme provides specialist learning for graduates from a wide range of disciplines who have an ambition to develop a career in transport leading to a professional qualification. Lectures and workshops are presented by leaders in the transport industry.

Transport Modelling is introduced in the compulsory module Developing Transport Solutions, along with the capacity of links and junctions and the concepts and practice involved. Theoretical coverage is undertaken in the bespoke Transport Modelling module and this is further reinforced in the module Design and Analysis of Transport Schemes where DRACULA, TRANSYT and OSCADY PRO are introduced and used for coursework submissions. The current hot topic of sweating the asset is covered in the module Asset Management and a complementary Bridge Management module is also available from the Bridge Engineering group of modules.

Students whose employers are our partners can base over 40 per cent of their programme on workplace activities. We work closely with the main professional bodies in transport planning and civil engineering to ensure that our programme is recognised as an appropriate professional qualification. You may also select from Surreys wide range of civil engineering and environmental modules.

Transport planning modules are available through distance learning for industry-supported students only; consequently you may not need to attend the University-based teaching programme. UK-based students usually take their exams at the University. Overseas students can make other arrangements within our guidelines at their cost.

Distance learning is fully supported by our web-based VLE facility, enabling students to benefit from interaction with lecturers and fellow students. In addition to the comprehensive notes, prepared with distance learners in mind, students receive all lecture materials.

Our programme ensures that your skills are effectively honed to meet the specialist needs of UK industry. We balance academic and practical understanding with business acumen. It consists of three parts:

Four compulsory modules in transport planning and practice:
* Transport Policy
* Transport Strategies and Interventions
* Developing Transport Solutions
* Transport Appraisal Methods

Four optional modules chosen from a wide range of options including the specific transport options:
* Asset Management and Maintenance (Transport Infrastructure)
* Transport Modelling *
* Design and Analysis of Transport Schemes *
* Work Place Module (available to students in partnering companies)

A Transport Project
The project will develop skills and learning relevant to transport planning and practice. It will be equivalent to four taught modules. This project could benefit from being workplace-based and this option is available if your employer wishes to support the scheme and has been approved by the programme organisers.

A good honours degree in a relevant subject or at least four years£ industrial experience in the transport planning industry, and the ability to demonstrate an aptitude for the technical and communication skills involved. The guideline for entry is an ambition to develop a career in transport leading to professional qualification.If your first language is not English, we will require some evidence of your proficiency in the English language. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. You may be required to take an approved proficiency test examination and/or attend a course of English language study before admission.The following qualifications/tests are suitable as evidence that you meet our minimum level of competence: * Cambridge Proficiency Examination (Grade C) * GCSE/GCE Ordinary Level in English (Grade C) * International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Band 6) * NEAB Test in English * Test in English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based test) * AEB Test in English for Educational Purposes (Grade III) English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C)