ObjectivesModern transport and its development is the key to economic and social well-being of communities around the world. It enables movement of people and goods, and defines a number of industrial, commercial and personal activities that support economic and social prosperity
The scale of transport has continued to grow over the last century resulting in a number of unfavourable consequences, such as high congestion, negative environmental impact and safety and security concerns. This is a crucial time for understanding the transport and environment with the gathering pace of global climate change, the developing sustainability debate and the impact of particular environmental crises like building new roads and pollution events. There is a sharply increasing demand on organisations/bodies that have responsibilities for the mobility of goods and people to consider sustainable transportation
In order to help meet these requirements, the MSc in Transport and Environmental Management will produce graduates who will be highly suited to working with public and private sector bodies to meet the challenges of climate change and sustainable development
The course has a strong emphasis on the international nature of environmental, sustainable development and climate change issues of transportation. It explores various social, economic and cultural contexts within which transportation and environmental management systems must operate
With its emphasis on hands-on experience and fieldwork, this specialist programme trains you in such areas as environmental audit, impact assessment, planning and the management of particular environments related to transportation
As a consequence of undertaking the course, international students will naturally develop their knowledge of best practice surrounding important international transport projects
You will be encouraged to develop and deepen your knowledge, and further your intellectual development as you progress through the programme, whilst at the same time gaining new competencies and transferable skills. Some modules include site visits and fieldwork, which provide direct experience of the more practical and current issues in environmental assessment and management
Practical skills, and the chance to gain them, are integral to this course. It is expected that postgraduate dissertations will involve projects that will be carried out in collaboration with public or private organisations, and will enable you to apply your knowledge to real-life problems
The focus could also be on methods and research so that candidates wishing to pursue a PhD study will be prepared for this. In some cases, this can lead to publication in journals and attendance/presentation at international conferences
You will become a member and part of the University-hosted Midlands Institute of Transport, and will be expected to seek appropriate industrial and public sector projects managed by the West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence
The course’s flexibility means you can study at a level and rate to suite your individual career development needs, as well as those of your organisation/employer. It is possible to obtain the Masters with only one afternoon and evening study each week over 18 months (subject to availability of study module)
*Please note that this course - available for a September 2008 start - is currently subject to validation. Contact us for more details
Entry requirementsNormally, you should have a good Honours degree or equivalent. Substantial professional experience can substitute for graduate status. This experience could be practical, theoretical, managerial or regulatory in the related field, with a qualification equivalent to at least Higher National Certificate/Diploma
We look for graduates with an appropriate Honours degree in the areas of geography, sciences, environmental management, the built environment, transportation engineering, transport planning, sustainable development, or regeneration
Graduates from other disciplines eg. computer science, and combined management and engineering, or from wider engineering backgrounds such as mechanical, electrical, automotive may still be eligible for entry. Candidates without the above qualifications are welcome to apply, however, they will have go through interview process prior to securing admission to the course
You should also have a good standard of written and spoken English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
If you are currently employed, we request a statement of support from your employer. If you are interested in part-time study, you may be eligible for Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL). You are encouraged to meet with the course tutor at an early stage of your application to discuss whether this is appropriate to your application
Academic titleMSc Transport and Environmental Management
Course descriptionFuture prospects
The course opens up employment opportunities across a variety of transport and environmental related disciplines, such as a climate change professional, environmental manager, transportation engineer, transport planner, transport system designer, or positions in environmental audit, environmental impact assessment, environmental planning, and the management of particular environments
These opportunities will arise from governmental and local authorities in the UK such as Transport for London, Highways Agency, Department for Transport, Local Authorities and Regional Development Agencies, Environment Agency, Regeneration Agency, United Nations, the Countryside Agency, and DEFRA
In addition, you may find employment opportunities in private companies in the transport and environmental sectors such as Scott Wilson, Faber Maunsell, Atkins and others
You may also head towards a career in research-oriented public and private organisations such as Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) and British Research Establishment (BRE)
International graduates will have employment opportunities in similar governmental authorities and transport or environmental companies within their respective countries
Typical modules may include
-Transport Planning and Management
-Intelligent Transport and Infrastructure Systems
-Advanced Methods in Environmental Management
-Environmental Research Methods
-Environmental Problem Solving
-Environmental Planning
-Advanced Project Planning and Control
-Environmental Geotechnics
-Virtual Reality in Design
-Computer Aided Architectural Visualisation
-Practical Techniques in Environmental Analysis
-Water and Air Pollution Control
-Ground Engineering
-Leadership Development
-Spatial Information Systems
-Construction Project Management