Institute for Transport StudiesFACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT

TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAY 2016

Professor Greg MarsdenInstitute Director

Why Masters in Transport?

Why Masters in Transport?

• Apply your discipline in areas of significant challenge: Climate change / environmental factors

Congestion

Safety

Economic and Social Issues

15% of national income

• Highly practical and rigorous discipline with focus on problem solving

• Develop scarce and valuable skills

• Transport has probably never had a higher profile

The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS)

Our vision:To be the world leading centre in transport related

research and education.

Why ITS?

• Market leader – biggest and most respected centre in Europe

• Expert staff - teaching informed by world class research and teaching in research

• Range of modules and dissertation supervision (not available elsewhere)

• Diverse cohort (UK, part-time, international) but small enough for staff to know everyone individually

•  Excellent student experience

European Trip , Student Union Transport Society, International Night, Bike Ride and sporting events, wide range of students’ own events

Why ITS?

Investing £4m in facilities ready for 2016/17

ITS Research Groups

Whilst much of our research is cross-cutting, we organise in four research groups:

•Economics and Discrete Choice

•Spatial Modelling and Dynamics

•Safety and Technology

•Sustainable Transport Policy

Each group is at least as big as most other University transport groups

Big range of disciplines (maths, psychology, engineering, geography, sociology…)

Working on contemporary topics

Do time savings on rail travel generate big economic gains for travellers?

What are the wider economicbenefits of major transport investments?

Which feeds our teaching

• Major research council project on reducing the environmental impacts from freight led to a new “Green Logistics” module

• “Choice Modelling and Stated Preference” module informed by various real research studies on consumer choices and preferences

• Research on emissions from new cars in real-world conditions informs air quality analysis in “Transport and Urban Pollution” module

• Dissertations – research and/or industry led studies

Taught by people who make a difference…

Our research has direct impact on policy and practice, providing you with state-of-the-art techniques and examples:• Intelligent Speed Adaptation Field Trials• Technologies to support Eco-Driving• Advising the Office of Rail Regulator on Track Access Charges• Informing the rail industry passenger demand forecasting

handbook• Assessing the impacts of concessionary fares on health• Identifying why local air quality standards are not being met• Researching the travel behaviour legacy of the Olympics• …..

In ways which employers want

• Working in teams across disciplines

• Subject specialists capable of understanding where they fit

• Emphasis on problem solving as problems change

• National and Global approaches

Why ITS? - Prospects

• 97% of the 2015 Masters graduates were employed or in further training within 6 months of completing their course (Higher Education Statistics Agency HESA Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DHLE) survey respondent data)

• Competition for jobs is now much more intense – an ITS Masters will help you stand out from the crowd

• Employer organisations visit ITS each spring seeking out our graduates

• Those with an ITS Masters are well respected in the job market • Our Industrial Advisory Board tell us so (Network Rail, Arup, Mott Macdonald, AECOM...)

• “I think having a Masters from ITS helped me a get an interview in the first place!” (Quote from MSc student)

Why ITS? - Prospects

• Major UK and Global Consultancies

• Transport Operators

• Government Transport Departments

• The Transport Arm of Development Banks

• Academic Departments

ITS Alumni go on to succeed in...

Consultant, African Bank of Development

Managing Director Crossrail 2

Senior Transport Planner, Parsons Brinckerhoff

Head of the Transport Area, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru

Transport Planner, Highways Department,Thailand

Elena Chiari – MSc (Eng) Transport Planning and Engineering 2012

Now: Senior Consultant – Steer Davies Gleave, Bogota Office “If you are interested in receiving quality education from renowned professionals while also learning about their application in real life scenarios through case studies, projects, techniques and schemes first hand, then I truly recommend you attend ITS.”

Recent Alumni

Syed Rahman – MSc (Eng)Transport Planning, 2013 & MA Transport Economics, 2014

Now: Deputy Chief Operations Manager, Indian Railways“If you are looking for a career in transport, ITS is one of the best places in the world to study. The teachings at ITS help you take on difficult challenges from day one. The modules are very well designed and taught by great minds in the field.”

Recent Alumni

Catherine Wallace – MSc Sustainability (Transport) 2014

Now: (acting) Executive Director Major Transport Projects Department of Transport (Western Australia) “The Masters program at ITS has helped me develop a much better understanding of transport planning, as well as deepening my understanding of transport policy and economics. My studies at ITS have added new pieces to the jigsaw puzzle, helping me to see the bigger picture.”

Pablo Alvarez– MSc (Eng)Transport Planning and Engineering 2013

Now: Transport Consultant, AECOM, UK “The atmosphere on the campus is great for a European or international student. There are dozens of different nationalities so you won’t learn just about the modules you take, but also from other cultures and people’s experiences. Secondly, this Masters course will give you a very good background to start your career in transport or to continue and improve your current career.”

A community for life

Why ITS? – don’t take my word for It

“…a first class learning experience in a very stimulating environment. The quality of teaching, resources and support was the best that I have experienced…”

“A course that really challenges you in a place that has a genuinely friendly and welcoming atmosphere. A year I will look back on with a sense of pride and achievement.”

“World class tuition assured.  Your knowledge will be deepened and your skills will be sharpened”.

“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, it will change your life – a degree at ITS”.“It’s a centre of excellence”“Outstanding reputation and job prospects” “It is the best transport department in the UK”

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ITS Taught Masters Programmes

Open Day April 2016

Tony WhiteingITS Director of Student Education

(MA Transport Economics 1976/77)

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ITS Taught Masters Programmes

MSc Transport Economics MSc(Eng) Transport Planning and EngineeringMSc Transport PlanningMSc Transport Planning and the EnvironmentMSc Sustainability in TransportMSc Mathematical Modelling for Transport NEW!

PGDip qualifications are associated with all the aboveWe also run a Certificate in Transport Studies and a

programme of Short Courses

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Masters Programmes Structure120 credits, plus the Dissertation;

Compulsory Modules * Semester 1 - all * 1,2 or 3 in semester 2

Optional Modules * remainder of semester 2

Dissertation

Transferable skills

PG Dip is just the taught modules from a MastersPG Cert is any four taught modules

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NEW FOR 2016 !The refurbished ITS Building !

A new approach to developing and embedding cross-disciplinary skills and awareness, via new modules;Semester 1 : Shaping Future Transport SystemsSets out a range of cross-disciplinary skills tailored to the needs of students on each individual programmeSemester 2 : Transport Integrated ProjectA project-based module in which multi-disciplinary teams are tasked to develop a broadly-based solution to a transport problem

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• Lectures/Seminars

• Coursework

• Group projects

• Computer based learning

• Practical exercises

• Field trips

• VLE (Virtual Learning Environment)

• Professional Institution meetings

The Learning Environment

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• Full time• Part time – various modes of attendance

• Full time* £6,500 UK/EU, £17,000 International• Part time* £3,250/year UK/EU• Pro-rata for PGDip, PGCert

Modes of Attendance and Fees

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• Email• VLE• Noticeboards• Intranet

• Lecturers• Programme leaders• Director of Student Education• Class reps – Student & Staff Forum• Feedback forms• Programme Survey

Communication & Feedback

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• High demand for Masters graduates in transport

• Main career paths:

– Consultancies

– Local government

– Central government

– Transport operators

– PhD

Career Opportunities

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• Institution of Civil Engineers

• Institution of Highways and Transportation

• Transport Planning Society

• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Recognition by professional bodies

Institute for Transport StudiesFACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT

Entry Requirements & Funding

Dr Chandra Balijepalli

Masters Admissions Tutor

29 April 2016

Entry Requirements

• a 2(i) Bachelor degree from a recognised UK university or an alternative qualification of equivalent / higher standard

• lower degrees may be accepted in combination with relevant practical experience

Also, if your first language is not English & your degree is not from a University in an English speaking country we also require...

• formal proof of language skills (eg IELTS)

• overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each element of the test required

Entry Requirements

• accept from a wide range of academic backgrounds

• most common: Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics

• also: Maths, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Politics, Planning, Architecture, Environment etc…

• most science / social science disciplines applicable

• MSc TP&Econ requires some background in Economics

• MSc(Eng) & MScTP&Env most suitable for those with numerate / engineering background

• MSc most suitable for those with focus on qualitative skills

• MScS(T) aimed at students with environmental interests

• MSc (MMfT) suitable for those with high level of maths skills

Funding Options – UK/EU students

• Rees Jeffreys Road Fund:

…national competition for Transport students…8 full bursaries of £10,000 each…applications to ITS by 1st June 2016, decisions made in early July…will need additional info to strengthen case – full CV and supporting statement…ITS has good success rate!

• Brian Large Bursaries £5,250:…national competition for Transport students (c4 awards)…applications to ITS by mid-July…decisions in mid-late August …requires quite a lot of info / communication…again ITS has a pretty good success rate!

Funding Options – UK/EU students

• University of Leeds Fees Scholarships:

…university-wide competition (10 awards)…very competitive, emphasis on academic performance…open to full & part time students…2016 closing date 6th May

• Santander Scholarships:

…university-wide competition (up to 10 awards)…open to full time students (5k contribution towards academic fees)…2016 closing date 6th May

• ITS Transport UK/EU Scholarships:

…very competitive, emphasis on academic performance…two awards @50% tuition fee waiver (equivalent to £3,250)…2016 closing date 7th July

Funding Options continued:

• ITS Employer funded scholarships 2016:

…very competitive, emphasis on academic performance…two awards @2k…2016 closing date 7th July

• Panasonic Trust:...fellowship worth £8,000...national competition; 6-7 awards p.a....need to have some work experience & be member of professional engineering institution...deadline 17th Jun 2015 (tbc for 2016)...need to be available to attend interview in Bracknell in late August...decisions by end of Augusthttp://www.panasonictrust.net/fellowships/default.aspx

• £5k Leeds Masters Scholarships, criteria applies. Pick up a leaflet at this event or visit www.leeds.ac.uk/mastersscholarships for information.

Funding Options continued:

More information at:

http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/

NB not all scholarships apply to all programmes.

New for 2016/17 – PG Loan for Masters Degrees…You can borrow up to £10,000 toward fees and living costs

…Applications will open from Summer 2016, visit the following websites for further information;

www.gov.uk, www.thestudentroom.co.uk or

www.findamasters.com

Funding: General Advice

• mostly funding for UK / EU students covered here (most funding deadlines for non-EU students have already passed for 16/17)

• non-UK applicants from EU can get fees awards but not maintenance grants

• part-time students mostly ineligible for funding

• submit applications in good time

• in some cases offers may be made before the dates indicated

• ITS reserves the right to make decisions on putting names forward for national competitions for best advantage