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The course aims to develop in students of proven academic ability the capability to make an effective contribution at the highest level to the planning, policy making and management of transport in both the UK and overseas.

Special Features:
* Offers students an opportunity to study the subject of transport at a postgraduate level within a School which specialises in regional and land use planning
* Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
* Recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a 'specialist' masters for those who have completed at least a three year RTPI recognised undergraduate degree in planning, allowing completion of the RTPI's educational requirements for membership.

The course is divided into two parts:

Part 1 comprises a programme of compulsory and option modules over two semesters. The compulsory modules provide the necessary analytical, economic and planning framework, whilst the selection of options provides the opportunity to study particular aspects of transport and related topics in depth.

Part 2 comprises an individual dissertation on a topic related to transport, selected in consultation with members of staff.

Available Modules:

* Transport Planning and Policies (involves a live project)
* Transport Economics and Management
* Transport and the Environment
* Public Transport
* Research and Survey Methods for Transport
* GIS for Planners
* Transport Models
* Field Study Visit: Comparative Transport Planning
* A wide range of optional modules to choose from

A First or Second Class UK Honours degree in an appropriate subject. The course is suitable for graduates in geography, planning, transport, engineering, science and social science. Applicants with good degrees in other disciplines and/or mature students with a relevant professional background or qualifications will also be considered.Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to pass either IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 575 (232 for computer-based). English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 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. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Cardiff School of Planning and Geography is able to offer a scholarship (for reduction in programme fees) of £500 to all Cardiff University Undergraduate UK/EU students progressing to postgraduate taught programmes and studying full-time. For progressing Cardiff University Undergraduate UK/EU students studying part-time a scholarship of £250 is available for each year of the course.