Transport Economics MSc

at University of Leeds

In semester one, you will study core modules that lay the foundations of the programme. You’ll develop the knowledge of key principles and topics in transport economics, as well as econometrics and cost-benefit analyses. You will also be exposed to the multiple disciplines within the transport sector and have an overview of transport modelling, planning and engineering and how these fit with transport economics.
 

Semester two allows you to expand your understanding and gain specialist knowledge relevant to your career. You can choose from a range of modules giving you the chance to learn about a variety of topics, such as public transport planning, funding of infrastructure projects, investment appraisal and transport in the context of development. You will also study our Transport Integrated Project module, which gives you an experience of working on a real-world transport project by collaborating with a team of students from our other degrees.
 

Throughout your course, you will gain a range of specialist knowledge and advanced research skills. In your dissertation, you’ll apply these to a project chosen from a wide range of topics. Some topics are suggested and supported by industry, giving you the chance to address a real-world problem and gain experience of working with industry. Your supervisor will support you throughout the process of developing your dissertation topic.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Shaping Future Transport Systems    
• Principles of Transport Economics    
• Welfare Economics and Cost-Benefit Analysis    
• Transport Econometrics   
• Economics of Regulation    
• Economic Appraisal and Economic Performance  
• Transport Dissertation   
• Transport Integrated Project    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in economics (single or joint honours).
 

Graduates from other disciplines with professional qualifications and experience in the sector will also be considered.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

 

Fees

• UK: £10,500 (total)
• International: £25,750 (total)
   

Our graduates work across the private and public sectors. Many work abroad, whether for UK companies with overseas offices, for international organisations or for national governments.
 

Examples of alumni job roles include:

• Transport Modeller/Economist

• Infrastructure Economist

• Economic Consultant - Infrastructure and Energy Sector

• Transport Analyst

• Transport Planner

• Transport Consultant