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PGDip Mathematical Modelling for Transport (Part-time)

Programme code:PGD-TRN/MMTPUCAS code:
Duration:24 Months Method of Attendance: Part Time
Programme manager:Richard Connors Contact address:R.D.Connors@its.leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 120

Entry requirements:

Applicants should normally have or expect a first or upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, in mathematics, statistics, or a science/engineering degree with substantial quantitative/mathematical content.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Institute for Transport Studies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

ITS Examination Board

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

- A good understanding of the main body of knowledge for the programme of study including some advanced topics.
- A very good level of skill in calculation and manipulation of the material within this body of knowledge, and be capable of solving complex problems formulated within it.
- Application of a range of concepts and principles in loosely defined contexts, showing good judgment in the selection and application of tools and techniques.
- A high level of capability in developing and evaluating logical arguments.
- Familiarity with the notion of mathematical modelling, and ability to abstract the essentials of problems, formulating them mathematically, obtaining solutions by appropriate methods and interpreting these solutions.
- Confident communication of arguments and effective and accurate conveyance of conclusions.
- Effective and appropriate use of computer software/technology.
- The ability to work competently and independently, to be aware of own strengths and to understand when help is needed.
- Competence in planning and developing an advanced project/investigation/research themed in the mathematical modelling/analysis of transport.

Professional Body Offering Accreditation:

Accreditation will be pursued with The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)

Programme specification:

This programme is distinctive from other programmes in ITS, due to the clear focus on the mathematics that underpins transport modelling. Core content spans the entire remit of modelling from mathematical equations, through models in hand-written code, through to real world applications.

-From existing MSc programmes offered in FoE and FoMaPS that do not overlap with the technical content nor the application area of this proposed programme.

-From transport MSc programmes in the UK, EU and worldwide due to the focus on mathematical modelling and computation (rather than engineering).


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

TRAN5300MConcepts and Mathematics for Modelling Transport Systems30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TRAN5340MTransport Data Science15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 15 credits from the following optional modules in consultation with staff:

TRAN5191MSystem Dynamics: Modelling Policy15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
TRAN5232MGlobal Transferability of Policies, Models and Methods15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
TRAN5282MChoice Modelling and Stated Preference Survey Design15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
TRAN5691MTransport and Urban Pollution15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

TRAN5015MShaping Future Transport Systems15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TRAN5350MTransport Modelling In Practice15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TRAN5912MTransport Integrated Project15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 15 credits from the following optional modules in consultation with staff:

TRAN5191MSystem Dynamics: Modelling Policy15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
TRAN5232MGlobal Transferability of Policies, Models and Methods15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
TRAN5282MChoice Modelling and Stated Preference Survey Design15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
TRAN5691MTransport and Urban Pollution15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Last updated: 24/08/2018

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