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Transport Policy and Business Management – (M.Sc.)
Loughborough University
Civil and Building Engineering| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,716 - ≈ € 15,033 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Loughborough University
This programme aims to give students from a wide range of backgrounds a firm grounding in transport policy, planning and business management to prepare them for a professional career in the transport field. Students study 100 credits of core modules and 20 credits of optional modules and undertake a 60 credit project. The project is a substantive piece of independent research that the student will develop in collaboration with an academic supervisor. Topics will normally be generated by the student and related to current policy and management issues in the transport sector.
Careers and Further Study
Employment in transport operations, planning or consultancy, management, central and local government.
Contents
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
* Applied Research Methods 1
* Transport Business Strategy & Management
* Transport and the Environment
* Transport Policy and Planning
Semester 2
* Applied Research Methods 2
* Transport Economics & Appraisal
* Transport Modelling
Semester 1 & 2
* Project
Optional Modules
Semester 2
* Transport Services Marketing
* Travel Behaviour & Travel Planning
Assessment
Most modules: exam 50%, coursework 50%. Project module: 60 credits.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
A good honours degree in human geography, economics, business or management studies, social sciences, environmental studies, civil engineering, planning, or other related subject.
English language
All applicants must have an acceptable qualification in English language before they can be admitted to any postgraduate programme. Below are the main English language qualifications acceptable for entry to the University (these are the minimum and some departments may require higher levels):
* GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 or above with not less than 6.0 in each sub test
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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You can contact Professor Abigail Bristow to ask a question about Transport Policy and Business Management at Loughborough University.
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