Newcastle University

Civil Engineering

Intelligent Transport Systems and Intelligent Mobility MSc

12 months full time; 24 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £6,000 part time *
International: full time £14,320 part time fees

*Please note that the part-time fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

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.

Programme Description

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 www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

You typically take the following compulsory modules (100 credits): intelligent mobility – policy and practice; intelligent mobility – systems and services; quantitative methods; transport policy in practice; Intelligent Transport Systems and e-Services; intelligent mobility – policy and practice; intelligent mobility – systems and services; transport modelling; road safety; characteristics of public transport systems; economic and environmental appraisal of transport activities; and a transport-related field class.

You must also undertake a research project written up as a dissertation (80 credits).

The taught modules are typically delivered in a block format. A week of study is usually followed by a week of private study allowing time for assimilation, reflective learning and completion of formative coursework.

After completion of the taught material and examinations, you will have the opportunity to undertake a field trip to Germany (or elsewhere as circumstances allow), to see how transport systems operate in less familiar environments, and attend lectures and presentations on transport research and practice in a contrasting context.

The degree programme is supplemented by research seminars, site visits and engagement with local industry and practitioners from professional institutions.

Entrance Requirements

Normally a minimum of a second-class Honours degree in a relevant discipline or an international equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English normally require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each test sub-section, 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.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

See also: Funding and Finance.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 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.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

There are two intakes for this programme each year - one in September and one in January.

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.