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Overview
This Transport Policy and Finance module at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is designed to develop your understanding of transport policy-making, considered in the context of social, environmental and technological change. You will examine the nature of transport policies at different levels of governance and the role of stakeholder engagement in developing transport policies.
You will evaluate how transport issues cut across all aspects of social policy, considering the needs of different sectors, different transport modes, and different population groups. The module also examines options for funding and financing investment in the transport sector.
Learning and Teaching
The module will be delivered through a series of interactive lectures and workshops.
Programme Structure
On completion of this module, students are able to:- Enter into a sophisticated debate about the key challenges presented by increasingly mobile societies and economies worldwide and the appropriate responses for transport planning and finance
- Critically comment on the role of transport and how it interacts with other policy sectors
- Explain the objectives, contexts, institutions and practices of transport policy and finance and identify contrasts between international examples
- Explain how policy, finance and regulation operate in respect of a range of modes of transport
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Finance Transport Management Public Policy View 23 other Short Courses in Transport Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for participants wishing to undertake this course as a stand-alone CPD course without the optional module assessment.
- If you wish to complete the course assessment you are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent) or alternatively have industrial experience.
- We strongly recommend that you speak to the course tutor prior to the course if you are unsure about your suitability to complete the assessment.
- If you are a non-UK student you will need to show your passport on entry to the UK. Please check your eligibility to visit and study in the UK here. If you are a non-Irish EU national currently resident in Ireland please contact us directly for further advice.
Tuition Fee
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International
1333 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1333 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
792 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 792 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
Living costs for Bristol
750 - 1260 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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