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Cardiff University: Transport and Planning
| Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Geography and Planning |
| Web | www.cardiff.ac.uk |
| enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)29 2087 4455 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to create the transport systems of the future.
Transport touches almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives and our MSc in Transport and Planning (recognised by the RTPI - as a Specialist Degree - and CIHT) encourages you to address the challenges ahead for developing the transport systems of tomorrow.
Spanning the disciplines of transport analysis, economics and policy, you'll acquire the knowledge and critical understanding to make a significant contribution to the development, scrutiny and management of transport and urban systems. After graduation, you'll be well-placed to make your mark in the industry and help transform and innovate transport planning, improving the economic, social, health and environmental well-being of people and places.
You'll receive a broad education with a focus on enabling you to: - Explain and demonstrate the principles and practice of transport scheme appraisal and evaluation.
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Collect, retrieve, analyse and interpret data to better understand travel behaviour and aid in the development and assessment of transport policies.
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Grasp the principles and key characteristics of transport planning models and related analysis techniques used in the development, design and assessment of transport policies, plans and schemes.
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Comprehend the key aspects of sustainable travel options and their promotion to individual transport users to improve economic, social and environment sustainability.
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Explore the policy and administrative frameworks within which transport schemes are developed, assessed, financed, monitored, and reviewed.
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Examine the legal and regulatory frameworks within which transport planners work.
Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) (Specialist) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). This course is approved by the TPP Professional Standards Committee as meeting the educational requirements for the Transport Planning Professional qualification.
Accreditations Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/transport-and-planning-msc |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to create the transport systems of the future.
Transport touches almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives and our MSc Transport and Planning programme (recognised by the RTPI and CIHT) encourages you to address the challenges ahead for developing the transport systems of tomorrow.
Spanning the disciplines of transport analysis, economics and policy, you will acquire the knowledge and critical understanding to make a significant contribution to the development, scrutiny and management of transport and urban systems. After graduation, you will be well-placed to make your mark in the industry and help transform and innovate transport planning, improving the economic, social, health and environmental well-being of people and places.
You’ll receive a broad education with a focus on enabling you to:
-
Explain and demonstrate the principles and practice of transport scheme appraisal and evaluation.
-
Collect, retrieve, analyse and interpret data to better understand travel behaviour and aid in the development and assessment of transport policies.
-
Grasp the principles and key characteristics of transport planning models and related analysis techniques used in the development, design and assessment of transport policies, plans and schemes.
-
Comprehend the key aspects of sustainable travel options and their promotion to individual transport users to improve economic, social and environment sustainability.
-
Explore the policy and administrative frameworks within which transport schemes are developed, assessed, financed, monitored, and reviewed.
-
Examine the legal and regulatory frameworks within which transport planners work.
Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). This course is approved by the TPP Professional Standards Committee as meeting the educational requirements for the Transport Planning Professional qualification.
Accreditations - Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
- Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/transport-and-planning-msc |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to create the transport systems of the future.
Transport touches almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives and our MSc Transport and Planning programme (recognised by the RTPI and CIHT) encourages you to address the challenges ahead for developing the transport systems of tomorrow.
Spanning the disciplines of transport analysis, economics and policy, you will acquire the knowledge and critical understanding to make a significant contribution to the development, scrutiny and management of transport and urban systems. After graduation, you will be well-placed to make your mark in the industry and help transform and innovate transport planning, improving the economic, social, health and environmental well-being of people and places.
You’ll receive a broad education with a focus on enabling you to:
-
Explain and demonstrate the principles and practice of transport scheme appraisal and evaluation.
-
Collect, retrieve, analyse and interpret data to better understand travel behaviour and aid in the development and assessment of transport policies.
-
Grasp the principles and key characteristics of transport planning models and related analysis techniques used in the development, design and assessment of transport policies, plans and schemes.
-
Comprehend the key aspects of sustainable travel options and their promotion to individual transport users to improve economic, social and environment sustainability.
-
Explore the policy and administrative frameworks within which transport schemes are developed, assessed, financed, monitored, and reviewed.
-
Examine the legal and regulatory frameworks within which transport planners work.
Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). This course is approved by the TPP Professional Standards Committee as meeting the educational requirements for the Transport Planning Professional qualification.
Accreditations
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Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
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Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/transport-and-planning-msc |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As part of the Russell Group, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations.
Academic excellence and global reputation
Ranked 22nd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2026) and 181st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026), Cardiff University is recognised for its outstanding teaching and research. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), …
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