Program Overview

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Professional Course: Sustainable Transport Management and Operations

Course Overview

This professional course, Sustainable Transport Management and Operations, is designed to address the challenges of transport decarbonisation. It explores how innovations in passenger and freight transport systems can contribute to sustainability goals. The course delves into the operation, management, and interrelation of different transport modes, including traditional modes like rail, coach, bus, and tram, as well as newer innovations such as e-scooter and bicycle sharing systems.

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for participants undertaking this course as a stand-alone CPD course without the optional module assessment.
• For those wishing to complete the course assessment, a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent) is expected, or alternatively, industrial experience.
• Non-UK students will need to show their passport on entry to the UK and check their eligibility to visit and study in the UK.
• If English is not the student's first language, they must provide evidence to meet the UK Border Agency and the University's minimum English Language requirements.

Careers and Further Study

This module can be taken as a stand-alone CPD course or used to build up credits towards a named postgraduate qualification (PG Certificate, PG Diploma, or Masters) in Transport Engineering and Planning by completing the module assessment.

Course Structure

Content

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Evaluate how innovations in passenger and freight transport systems can contribute to sustainability goals, including transport decarbonisation.
2. Explain how passenger and freight transport systems are regulated, managed, and operated, recognizing the differences between public and private provision and how they interface.
3. Explain the requirement for and the challenge of achieving integration between different passenger and freight transport systems.
4. Evaluate the trade-offs required by transport operators to address sustainability objectives while maintaining financial viability.

Learning and Teaching

The course is delivered through a series of interactive lecture classes combined with workshops designed to support students in developing their own coursework projects.

Study Time

• This module involves 6 hours of direct contact time every other week for one semester.
• Each 15-credit course (module) is expected to take 150 hours to complete, broken down into:
  • 36 hours of directed contact learning.
  • 36 hours of independent study.
  • 78 hours of assessment, including preparation.

Assessment

The assessment for this course includes a report and a portfolio.

Prices and Dates

Course Dates

The course is scheduled over 13 weeks, with specific dates provided for each session:

• Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
• Tuesday, 17th February 2026
• Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
• Tuesday, 17th March 2026
• Tuesday, 31st March 2026
• Tuesday, 28th April 2026

All sessions are from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Frenchay Campus.

Course Fees

• UK participants: Ł896
• International participants: Ł1,438

All prices are VAT exempt.

Features

Professional Accreditation

The course contributes to the portfolio of evidence for Chartered Engineering registration. It is part of the Centre for Transport and Society (CTS), which offers further information on activity, including upcoming events and opportunities in transport.

Study Facilities

UWE Bristol is well-equipped with libraries, computer labs, and an excellent campus environment, providing a supportive learning space for students.