2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Transport Economics (Part-time 36month)
Programme code: | MSC-TRN/ECP | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 36 Months | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Thijs Dekker | Contact address: | T.Dekker@.leeds.ac.uk |
The recommended period for part-time study is 3 years, but it is possible to complete in 2 years provided that students have some flexibility in their attendance pattern. For further information please email: courses@its.leeds.ac.uk or telephone (+44) (0) 113 343 5353.
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Good honours degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Institute for Transport Studies
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Institute for Transport Studies Exam Boards
Programme specification:
The programme will enable students with a background in economics to develop further their understanding of those aspects of economic methodology relevant to the analysis of the transport sector, to gain a broad understanding of the transport sector and to learn how to apply economic methods to the resolution of practical transport problems, in order to equip them with the relevant skills for a career in transport economics.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
TRAN5050M | Principles of Transport Economics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
TRAN5060M | Welfare Economics and Cost-Benefit Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
TRAN5271M | Economics of Regulation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
TRAN5631M | Economic Appraisal and Economic Performance | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Elective modules:
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Please note that TRAN5925M is a 24 month module that is taught over Years 2 and 3 of the programme.
TRAN5015M | Shaping Future Transport Systems | 15 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
TRAN5113M | Transport Econometrics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
TRAN5925M | Transport Dissertation Part Time | 60 credits | 1 Jan to 31 Dec (24mth), 1 Sep to 31 Aug (24mth) |
Optional modules:
Please note that TRAN5912M is a compulsory module for this programme of study that students have the option to study in either Year Two or Three.
TRAN5912M | Transport Integrated Project | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study 15 credits from the following optional modules 1:
TRAN5162M | Green Logistics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
TRAN5181M | Public Transport Planning and Management | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
TRAN5191M | System Dynamics: Modelling Policy | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
TRAN5282M | Choice Modelling and Stated Preference Survey Design | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
TRAN5750M | Transport in Development | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Elective modules:
Exceptionally, students may study one elective module in place of one optional module, subject to a number of criteria including the prior approval of the Programme Leader.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Please note that TRAN5925M is a 24 month module that is taught over Years 2 and 3 of the programme.
TRAN5925M | Transport Dissertation Part Time | 60 credits | 1 Jan to 31 Dec (24mth), 1 Sep to 31 Aug (24mth) |
Optional modules:
Please note that TRAN5912M is a compulsory module for this programme of study that students have the option to study in either Year Two or Three.
TRAN5912M | Transport Integrated Project | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Last updated: 29/04/2022 15:45:06
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