Transport Planning and Engineering MSc (Eng)

Discover the future of transport systems with a programme built for tomorrow’s smart cities. ​

This course gives you the skills to shape how people and goods move in an increasingly connected world. You’ll explore the scientific theories and methods of transport engineering, covering everything from urban transport planning and road design to public transport systems and the rapidly evolving world of autonomous vehicles. ​

Whether you're interested in reducing congestion, improving safety and accessibility, or making travel more sustainable, you’ll learn how to use technologies to turn complex, real-world problems into opportunities for smarter, fairer and greener solutions. ​

You’ll also have the opportunity to tailor your learning through optional modules, allowing you to specialise in areas such as modelling, data analytics and managing traffic across road or rail networks using both conventional and AI-enabled technologies.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

* Design and evaluate road, active travel and public transport infrastructure that align with transport planning policy objectives

* Use transport models, data and technical analysis to support policy and planning decisions

* Understand how people, policy, economics and engineering interact in transport systems

* Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, just like in industry

* Communicate technical findings clearly to clients, policymakers and stakeholders.

### Why study at Leeds

* Study at a globally recognised centre for transport research, where the latest research and ideas from the Institute for Transport Studies directly inform your learning.

* Learn from experts in transport modelling, infrastructure design, traffic management and road safety.

* This Masters degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, ensuring it meets the academic and professional standards expected by industry and the engineering profession.

* You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard models and tools, including SATURN and Vissim, widely used in professional transport planning and engineering practice.

* Tailor the course to suit your career aspirations with a selection of optional modules in specialist areas.

* Connect with top employers like ARUP, AECOM, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald and Transport for London, who help shape what you learn and actively recruit our graduates.

* Gain consultancy experience through a two-week online Global Industry Programme, building professional skills and industry connections.

* Access opportunities for paid industrial placements (4 or 12 months) with UK organisations such as Network Rail or AECOM (competitive and not guaranteed).

* Develop hands-on experience by working in a multi-specialist team to design a solution to a real-world transport problem set by Leeds City Council or another transport sector organisation.

* You can apply for the Institute for Transport Studies mentorship programme, giving you the chance to connect with an industry professional, gain career advice, and build a valuable professional relationship.

* Choose a flexible study mode with full-time and part-time options available.