Transportation Planning and Engineering: Operations (MSc)

Award
Master of Science
Typical Offer
2:1 degree View full entry requirements
Duration
1 year
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Highfield and Boldrewood
Next course starts
September 2025

About this course

Discover our MSc in Transportation Planning and Engineering: Operations and study the issues relating to the operation and management of transport systems.  On this UK master's degree you'll study topics such as transport management and safety, and freight transport and logistics.You can study this course on a full-time, part-time or distance-learning basis.

This degree is ideal if you want a career in the transport industry or you're an experienced transport professional interested in enhancing your skills.

This master’s degree in transportation planning and engineering: operations covers everything from the fundamentals of modelling and economics, through to the application of software and planning tools using real life examples from around the world. It’s the perfect way to improve your capabilities and career prospects in the transport sector.

Your course highlights include field trips and a mock public inquiry, where you'll learn about  public engagement and the role of public opinion in the transport planning process.

Your taught learning includes modules on:

  • transport economics
  • transport data analysis and techniques
  • transport modelling
  • logistics systems operations

You’ll also have the chance to choose from a range of modules including:

  • highway and traffic engineering
  • transport, energy and the environment
  • railway engineering and operations
  • human factors in engineering

You’ll gain experience using a range of transport-related software and you’ll be able to hear directly from a range of industry guest speakers. You’ll also carry out an individual research project on a topic of your choice.

Flexible study

If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

  • You can also study this course as a part-time master's - you'll study the same course content over 2 or more years.

  • From September 2022, you can study this course on a distance-learning basis. You'll study the same course content on a full-time or part-time basis, with face-to-face study for 1 week each semester.

Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course lead

Dr Ben Waterson is an Associate Professor in Transportation. He has been a member of the Transportation Research Group since 1997, with both teaching and research responsibilities. Find out more on Dr Ben Waterson staff profile.

Related pathways

If you'd prefer to study a different specialism, you can apply for one of our other MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering pathways:

Accreditations

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). To hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration, candidates must also hold a Bachelor (Hons) degree that has been accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Visit the Joint Board of Moderators website for more information.

For all students this degree is accredited by:

- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

- Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) for the Transport Planning Professional qualification

“I came to Southampton because I knew that the Transportation Research Group is one of the most influential, and I liked the programme structure. I've met people from many disciplines studying and teaching transport from different perspectives. This has made me understand that the problem is multidimensional and requires a broad scientific view.”
Paraskevi Sarri, 2018 graduate

Course locations

This course is based at Highfield and Boldrewood.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

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