MSc Transport Engineering and Planning

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course work in local authorities, consultancies and transport utilities. Some graduates work on projects overseas. The postgraduate qualification is highly valued by employers.

The MSc award satisfies the educational requirements of the Institute of Logistics and Transport and is approved as further learning for those working towards Chartered Engineer status. The  programme team has close contacts with local employers and the Professional Institutions.

Alumni Profile

Alex Vogt

MSc Transport Engineering and Planning 2004. Graduate Transport Planner.

"Starting work after university is a daunting prospect for many graduates. However, this course provides students with an introduction to the current transport policy and practice issues that are necessary to make a confident transition to the workplace. I strongly believe that the vocational element of this course is what makes it such a success."

Daniel Bimpson

MSc Transport Engineering and Planning 2010. Graduate Transport Planner.

“One of the biggest strengths of the MSc is the strong links to the industry, along with such dedicated course leadership.”

Further Study

Some of our students go on to study in our Civil Engineering Research Centre.  

Research in this Centre is focused into four main themes, aligned with the core elements of the civil engineering curriculum: Structural Engineering, Transport Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Hydraulics. Our aim is to provide leading edge sustainable research that is both fundamental and relevant in today’s changing society and environment that is underpinned by strong links with academics from throughout Europe and with industrial partners, such as Network Rail, GMPTE, Atkins, Veolia and UIC.

http://www.cse.salford.ac.uk/research/engineering-2050/civil-engineering/