Program Overview

Master of Science in Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Overview

The MSc in Sustainable Transport & Mobility at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is a two-year part-time postgraduate course, delivered jointly by the School of Architecture, Building and Environment and the School of Transport and Civil Engineering.

Programme Details

• TU Code: TU226
• NFQ Level: Level 9
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Master of Science
• ECTS Credits: 90
• Duration: 2 Years
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• Mode of Study: Part Time
• Method of Delivery: Blended
• Commencement Date: January 2026 TBC
• Location: Bolton Street

Fees

• €500 per 5 ECTS Module
• €1,750 Project 30 ECTS
• €7,750 Total Fee

Programme Aims and Objectives

The programme aims to examine the context of enhancing mobility for resilient urban and rural environments and fostering equity and well-being for all. This in turn encapsulates the idea of planning and design for healthy communities and living streets.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• An appropriate honours (minimum 2.2 grade) degree
• An ability to demonstrate current professional practice OR a minimum of three years experience in transport planning or a related discipline will be considered an advantage

Application Requirements

• Academic transcripts
• A professional curriculum vitae
• Appropriate references
• A brief covering letter outlining principal areas of professional expertise and experience

Career Opportunities

The programme has been approved, by the Professional Standards Committee of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation and the Transport Planning Society, as meeting the educational requirements for the Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP) qualification. Any graduate from the programme can now apply for CTPP professional accreditation using only the Standard Route, thereby achieving an exemption from the Portfolio of Technical Knowledge.

Course Content

The requirements of the Master of Science in Sustainable Transport and Mobility are that each student must achieve a minimum number of 90 ECTS credits in order to successfully complete the course. A total of 30 credits are assigned to the research and dissemination project. The remaining 60 credits are divided between two academic years and comprise of core and elective modules.

Core and Optional Taught Subjects

• Introduction to Sustainable Transport and Mobility
• Spatial Planning and Sustainable Communities
• Local Governance, Development & Innovation
• Traffic Management and Road Safety
• Transport Economics and Operations
• Behavioural Change and Active Travel
• Principles of Public Transport Systems
• Transport Modelling and Simulation
• Geographical Information Management II
• Summer School in Sustainable Transport & Mobility
• Placemaking (optional)
• Smart Cities and ICT (optional)
• Work-based Project (optional)
• International Field Trip (optional, subject to demand)
• Research & Dissemination (30 ECTS individual research and dissemination project)

Schedule

Timetables may vary but teaching is likely to be concentrated in afternoon and early-evening blocks from Wednesday to Fridays to facilitate those in full-time or part-time employment. Lectures will take place in a blended format, delivered mostly online/remotely with several evening/full-day sessions per semester delivered on-campus.