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  Transport Economics - MSc


University of Leeds    Institute for Transport Studies

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Economics (10) Geography (17)

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Are you a numerate graduate or a practitioner in the field looking to kickstart a rewarding career in transport? Look no further than our Transport Economics MSc programme at the Institute of Transport Studies, University of Leeds. This programme will equip you with the analytical skills needed to support transport delivery and policymaking at various levels. You'll learn how to promote economic growth while minimizing health and environmental impacts. Our industry-focused curriculum, shaped by cutting-edge research, will give you a head start in the field. With optional modules and industry placements, you can tailor the course to suit your career aspirations. Join us and excel in the exciting world of transport economics.

About the course

If you're an ambitious numerate graduate, or a practitioner in the field, this Masters degree will equip you with the analytical skills for a rewarding career supporting transport delivery and policymaking at national, regional and local levels.

You'll develop a range of economic skills to help promote economic growth within a regulatory framework that minimises any damaging health and environmental impacts, while incentivising the best use of resources. You’ll also gain insights into how economics, planning, environmental science, modelling and engineering can work together to design sustainable solutions to global challenges.

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Entry Requirements

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

Applicants should be able to evidence strong marks in microeconomics and macroeconomics modules. Graduates from other disciplines with professional qualifications and experience in the sector will also be considered.


Fees

UK: £12,500 (Total)
International: £30,750 (Total)

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Kristina Dengaeva

Why did you choose to study this course at the Institute for Transport Studies?

After finishing an undergraduate programme in Management at the Siberian Federal University (Krasnoyarsk, Russia), I decided to divert from my background and get deeper into applied science, economics in particular. I had never heard of Transport Economics as a programme until I came across it on the University of Leeds website. Having compared this programme to similar ones in the UK and in Europe, I realised that the scientific expertise and teaching in ITS were of the highest level and that a wide net of successful alumni worldwide supported this notion. Now I can verify that everything I had discovered about the course was true.


What has been the best aspect of studying your course so far and why?

Transport Economics is usually a moderately small group of students which gives you more opportunities to engage into the learning process and have conversations with professors. Some modules included guided computer sessions to provide a hands-on approach, which I found very helpful as we did not just study pure theory but acquired practical skills as well.

What experiences at Leeds do you think will help you in your future career?

The university provides a strong academic support. For example, ITS collaborates closely with transport consultancies to make sure that the skills delivered by the programmes are in demand from employers. Thus, the students get only practically applicable and useful skills.


Moreover, Leeds itself is great city to study in because of the student-friendly environment. I have met people from all over the world which was a great opportunity to learn how to work in a multicultural setting. Such experience is valuable as you learn how to tackle cultural differences and communicate with people with various backgrounds.

Read more on our website: https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/student-and-alumni-profiles/single/6/institute-for-transport-studies/249/kristina-dengaeva

Scholarships

These competitive scholarships are awarded in the form of a 25% tuition fee reduction to international candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. There are limited scholarships available.

Eligible courses:
Sustainability in Transport MSc
Transport Economics MSc
Transport Planning MSc
Transport Planning and Engineering MSc(Eng)
Transport Planning and the Environment MSc
Railway Operations, Management and Policy MSc
Eligibility criteria:
To be considered for the scholarship you must:

be classified as an International student for tuition fee purposes

have applied for 2023/2024 entry for a Masters programme included in the eligible courses section

be a self-funding student

demonstrate an excellent academic track record, and be predicted to achieve or have achieved a Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons), based on the criteria used by the School for offer purposes, or equivalent

show excellent professional and personal skills evidenced through work experience and/or extracurricular activities

demonstrate the potential to contribute to the social and cultural diversity of our Masters programmes and student community.

Value of Scholarship(s)

25% tuition fee deduction

Eligibility

International applicants. See eligibility criteria for details.

Application Procedure

Apply now by completing the online form. Please note that you will require your University of Leeds Application ID to proceed.


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