MSc Transport Planning at CSIR College of Science and Technology

Programme overview

The MSc Transport Planning is a postgraduate taught pathway in the Graduate School (CSIR College), delivered full time on the Accra campus over 1 year full time, 2 years part time. It combines core modules, electives, seminars and a dissertation or capstone project for professional and analytical progression. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: CSIR College | School: Graduate School | Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time | Location: Accra, Ghana

What you will study

Core modules lead into electives, seminars and a dissertation or capstone project. Confirm the current course structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Public and private sector graduate roles, NGOs and international organisations, plus postgraduate and professional qualifications.

Official programme catalogue.

Application information

Graduate entry

A good first degree (Second Class Lower minimum) in a relevant field, plus transcripts and references via the School of Graduate Studies. MPhil applicants need a research proposal. PhD applicants need a research masters with thesis plus a doctoral proposal and interview.

Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes set higher cut offs each year.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 12,000 for the whole programme (2025/2026). Total programme fee for Ghanaian applicants, Faculty of Built Environment, Kumasi; payable in instalments. Source

Fees are published yearly by the university and vary by college, regular versus fee paying routes and Ghanaian versus international status. Budget additionally for residential charges, practical levies and field trips where applicable.

Admissions portal | Official website.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time.

Confirm live deadlines on the admissions portal before you submit documents.

Check deadlines.

Check the entry requirements and cut off for your route.
Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
Select MSc Transport Planning, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting and offer letters.

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