BA Geography with Transport Studies
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World-class reputation for quality of teaching and research
Ranked 2nd in the UK for research power in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014).
Awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2009 for ‘sustained excellence’
ITS’ research is commissioned by leading organisations e.g. Department for Transport, European Commission, World Bank, Volvo, Rail Research UK.
New centre for energy demand reduction
Influencing travellers through smart phones
Transport policy competition between cities
Close links to industry – partnership with Jaguar Land Rover for £10m virtual engineering project
Multi-disciplinary.
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Understanding travel behaviours and mobility cultures
The role of transport in shaping the city
Energy, environment and climate change
Accessibility and proximity of place
Uneven and unequal mobilities
Planning for healthy cities
Visioning future transport systems
Transport is about…
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Study global challenges
in transport and mobility
Mapping deprivation data from the 2011 Census
Merseyside –all households experiencing deprivation (MSOA, 2011)
Legend
Case study wards
#deprived households
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Transport has long had a role in protests shaping culture and society
From…
Rosa Parks sitting at the front of the bus in Montgomery
to...
Uber protests in London, Paris and Barcelona
Mobility cultures
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Transport and virtual mobilities are the glue that bind activities in time and space
We all need mobility
Are our transport systems resilient?
What would happen if there was no petrol tomorrow?
How do we respond to disruption?
Flooding
Fuel shortages/price rises
How can local transport support growth, be sustainable, provide accessibility and tackle obesity?
Are walking and cycling the modes of the future?
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Mobility cultures
Specialise at undergraduate level, while developing transferable skills
Study an interdisciplinary subject (this is not a joint honours)
Cover two thirds of geography and one third of transport
Study the same human geography modules as single honours students.
Why study Geography with Transport Studies?
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You’ll study the same human geography modules as single honours students.
Plus,
Global to Local: Challenges in Transport and Mobility (20 credits) in semester one and two
Year 1 – Geography with Transport Studies
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every year you can also choose
Discovery modules (20 credits)
You’ll study 40-120 credits of transport…
Transport and Society (20 credits)
Choose 20 credits from...
Transport, Energy and the Environment (10 credits)
Transport Land Use and Development (10 credits)
Transport Economics (10 credits)
Transport, Mobility and Safety (10 credits)
Project Appraisal (10 credits)
You’ll also have 80 credits to study geography
Plus, choose an optional European field trip with a transport and urban planning focus
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Communication technology, virtual mobility and travel
The nature of crime and transport clocking, twoking and smuggling
The character and significance of transport protests
Theories of inequality, exclusion and capital(s)
Social networks and travel
Leisure travel, tourism, globalisation, climate change and the right to travel
Travelling pleasures: car culture
Transport and Society
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You’ll study 40-120 credits of transport
Travel Activity and Social Analysis (20 credits)
Choose from…
Public Transport Policy and Practice (10 credits)
Physical Distribution and Logistics (10 credits)
Case Studies in Sustainable Transport (10 credits)
Healthy Cities: Transport and Health (10 credits)
Dissertation (40 credits)
Your topic may be geography, transport or a mixture
Plus, 40 credits to study geography
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Year 3 – Geography with Transport Studies
Year 1: UK-based geography fieldwork
Year 2: field trip from a choice of Helsinki, Montpellier or Belgrade during Easter vacation
Year 3: optional geography field trip modules – travel to Athens, Costa Rica or Miami
Image taken by Dr Martin Zebracki of students in Miami
Fieldwork opportunities
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You’ll receive
£500 towards your
fieldwork costs
A unique opportunity to study the links between Transport and Urban Planning ‘under laboratory conditions’
A chance to experience a very different planning culture A place most students wouldn’t normally think of visiting
Helsinki
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You’ll need AAB preferably including geography.
A strong personal statement explaining your motivation (and passion) for this subject is important.
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Entry requirements and applying
The possibilities are endless…
Transport planning is consistently identified as an area of skills shortages! Our graduates work in transport planning jobs all over the world such as:
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Your employment prospects
Gain a head start in your career…
You’ll be better placed to get a job in the Transport Planning sector than other graduates
You’ll be guaranteed a place on an ITS Masters degree if you achieve a 2:1
The fees for your Transport Masters degree may be paid by your employer after you have gained experience
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What will you gain from a Transport degree?
At least two thirds of graduates went straight in to Transport Planning professions
Other career paths you could choose…
Other planning jobs (development, environment)
Retail distribution
Airlines, airports and CAA
Teaching
Charities and campaign groups
Or further study (Masters / PhD)
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Where are our graduates working?
Last year
C.100% of students were
employed after graduating or went on to postgraduate
study
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