MSc Sustainable Transport Planning at University of Birmingham

Our MSc in Sustainable Transport Planning emphasises practical and real world learning. You'll acquire essential skills valued by employers to design sustainable, equitable, and data-driven transport systems. You will learn mobility management, behavioural analysis, and planning techniques to address global challenges including climate change and equitable urban development through efficient public and city transport networks.

Department: Urban and Regional Planning  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course consists of a series of taught core and optional modules. The core modules are designed to promote development of skills in experimental design, analysis, and scientific writing. Modules include LM Dissertation/ Research Paper, LM International Road Traffic Safety and Sustainable Highways Policy, LM Quantitative Research Methods, LM Traffic Control, Management and Intelligent Transport Systems, LM Transport Modelling and Forecasting, Sustainable Cities, LM Highway Engineering and Design.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Sustainable Transport Planning MSc will go on to shape the future of mobility through impactful careers in transport planning and allied professions. The design of the programme has drawn on input from by employers across consultancy, policymaking, business, and industry—opening doors to diverse and meaningful opportunities.

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