Transport Planning and Placemaking - Professional course

Program Overview

This program explores the interplay between transport planning and placemaking, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to design sustainable and healthy communities. Through a comprehensive curriculum and practical exercises, it develops critical thinking, data analysis, and communication abilities essential for careers in transport planning, development management, and related fields. The program can contribute to a postgraduate qualification or serve as professional development for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in this area.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course focuses on understanding the role of transport planning and placemaking in the development of healthy and sustainable communities. It is intended to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to evaluate different planning approaches, apply transport planning principles to practical scenarios, and contribute to the design of more efficient and environmentally-friendly places.

Objectives:

• Understand the relationship between spatial planning and transport planning.
• Evaluate the role of transport planning in sustainable development.
• Apply critical thinking and quantitative analysis to transport planning problems.
• Develop effective communication skills for conveying transport planning arguments.
• Gain confidence in numeracy skills for data analysis in transport planning.

Description:

The program offers a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship between transport and placemaking, focusing on practical applications and skills development. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from transport engineering, planning, geography, and environment management.

Outline:

Content:

• Module 1: Transport Planning Principles: Introduces core concepts in transport planning, including the planning process, modal choice analysis, and infrastructure design principles.
• Module 2: Placemaking and Movement: Examines the relationship between transport planning and the creation of walkable, cycle-friendly, and sustainable environments.
• Module 3: Transport Planning in Practice: Explores the practical application of transport planning principles in the context of development management.
• Module 4: Evaluation and Analysis: Develops critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills for assessing transport planning options and their potential impacts.
• Module 5: Communication and Argumentation: Emphasizes effective communication skills for conveying transport planning arguments and engaging with stakeholders.
• Module 6: Numeracy in Transport Planning: Enhances confidence and proficiency in data analysis and numerical methods relevant to transport planning.

Structure:

• The program consists of six modules, each delivered over one-day sessions scheduled bi-weekly across a single semester.
• Learning methods involve lectures, tutorials, and practical workshops with an emphasis on development management scenario evaluation.
• Each module involves 6 hours of direct contact time, totaling approximately 36 hours for the entire program.
• Independent study time is estimated at 78 hours, with 36 hours allocated to assessment preparation and completion.

Assessment:

The course assessment consists of two components:

• Transport Planning Portfolio: The portfolio showcases the student's skills in data analysis, evaluation, and critical thinking through the application of transport planning principles to a specific scenario.

Teaching:

• Instruction is delivered by experienced professionals in transport planning and related disciplines.
• The teaching approach emphasizes active learning through practical exercises, group discussions, and case studies.
• The program aims to build confidence in numeracy and communication skills through interactive activities and feedback.

Careers:

This course provides a strong foundation for careers in various sectors, including:

• Transport planning consultancy firms
• Local government transport departments
• Engineering and infrastructure companies
• Development and property companies
• NGOs and environmental organizations
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
• Transport planner
• Development manager
• Sustainability consultant
• Project manager
Participants can choose to take the individual module for professional development purposes or pursue a full postgraduate qualification.

Cohort October 2023 UK participants£792

International participants£1,333

• Fees displayed are based on 2023/24 entry and are an indication only.