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PG Diploma Transport Planning

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

PG Diploma Transport Planning is a postgraduate Urban Planning course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £16,610 per year and starts in September and January.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Urban Planning · £16,610 per year

Intakes: September, January

The Transport Planning Postgraduate Diploma is a highly practical course that equips practitioners with the technical and critical thinking skills to help shape healthier, safer, more sustainable transport systems and policies. The course can be taken full or part-time, and is designed both for people already working in transport planning and those who are looking to enter the sector. Those who obtain the Diploma have the option of pursuing the MSc in Transport Planning by undertaking a dissertation project. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - A link between research and practice – You’ll receive an in-depth, academically-informed preparation to the professional practice of transport planning - Industry engagement – You’ll gain valuable contact with the transport planning industry through expert-led workshops, seminars, and field trips, that will provide you with the technical knowledge, expertise, and transferable skills you'll need for a successful career in the sector - Excellent employment prospects – There’s currently a growing demand for our graduates from a wide range of private and public employers within the transport planning profession. Graduates from this course have therefore been successful in gaining subsequent employment Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027; Full-time - January 2027 International tuition fee: £16,610 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Students on this course will develop a critical, in-depth understanding of key transport issues, along with the technical knowledge, expertise, and transferable skills they'll need to progress in their careers within the sector. Graduates from this course have progressed to senior levels in management and policy-making, within transport operators, public bodies, consultancy companies and non-governmental organisations. Some regularly return to the University to give guest lectures and/or to attend our alumni events. Graduate employers named on the course page: AECOM, Arup, Living Streets, Network Rail, Transport for London. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

  • Transport Policy and Politics (Core)
  • Transport Economics (Core)
  • Analysing Transport Data (Core)
  • Airline and Airport Management (Option)
  • Land Use, Planning and Transport (Option)
  • Streets, Places and Active Transport (Option)
  • Freight Transport and Logistics Services (Option)
  • Environmental Policy, Assessment and Climate Change (Option)
  • Modifying Transport Behaviour: Theory, Practice and Politics (Option)

Careers

  • Sustainable mobility planner
  • Transport analyst
  • Transport planner
  • Transport planning and development officer
  • Walking and cycling officer

Frequently asked questions

How long is PG Diploma Transport Planning at University of Westminster?

PG Diploma Transport Planning takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does PG Diploma Transport Planning at University of Westminster cost?

The listed tuition fee is £16,610 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does PG Diploma Transport Planning start?

Intakes: September and January.

What level is PG Diploma Transport Planning?

It is a postgraduate course in Urban Planning.

What will I study on PG Diploma Transport Planning?

Modules include Transport Policy and Politics (Core), Transport Economics (Core), Analysing Transport Data (Core), Airline and Airport Management (Option), Land Use, Planning and Transport (Option) and Streets, Places and Active Transport (Option).

What careers can PG Diploma Transport Planning lead to?

Typical roles include Sustainable mobility planner, Transport analyst, Transport planner, Transport planning and development officer and Walking and cycling officer.