Transport Planning and Intelligent Transport Systems MSc
12 months full time; 24 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000 part time *
International: full time £14,750 part time fees
*Please note that the part-time fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis.
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
There is a growing industry in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) addressing transport problems around the world. This new MSc programme will enable you to develop a systematic understanding of ITS and Intelligent Mobility, and also gain a critical awareness of current problems in the field, informed by the latest research. You will also develop a comprehensive understanding of appropriate techniques and be able to apply this practically to the planning, management and operation of transport systems.
This programme is suitable for those with backgrounds in computing, electronics/ electrical engineering, numeracy or transport.
This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng / BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See the Joint Board of Moderators' website for further information.
The degree programme is supplemented by research seminars, site visits and engagement with local industry and practitioners from professional institutions.
+Modules
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
+Entrance Requirements
A second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in a wide range of subject areas including: any Engineering subject, any Science subject, Geography, Town Planning or Maths. We will, however, consider individual cases with a degree in Business Management, Economics, International Financial Management, Electronics and Computer Science.
Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not undertaken any programme of study recently which was taught in English require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-sections, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
There are two intakes for this programme each year - one in September and one in January.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Academic Secretary (Transport Engineering)
School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6547*
Email: ceg.transport@ncl.ac.uk
*Telephone calls for the Academic Secretary are relayed through a RNID Typetalk Relay Assistant.
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Civil Engineering.
