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This course can count towards the MSc Transport Engineering and Planning
This module will draw on a range of theories from psychology, sociology and behavioural economics to explain travel behaviour and the circumstances in which behaviour changes. You will examine historic and emerging trends in travel behaviour and lifestyles; understand how people make decisions relating to transport, drawing on social psychological theories; and consider the design and implementation of behaviour change interventions used in practice (including travel plans and other travel demand management measures).
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.
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This module can be taken as a stand-alone CPD course, or used to build up credits towards the following named postgraduate qualification by completing the module assessment:
- PG Diploma or Masters in Transport Engineering and Planning
On completion of this module, students are able to:
The course will be delivered through a series of interactive lecture classes combined with workshops designed to support students with the development of their coursework projects. In previous years, projects have involved students designing a real-world behaviour change intervention for a context of their choosing.
This module will involve 6 hours direct contact time, every other week, for one semester.
Each 15 credit course (module) is expected to take 150 hours to complete.
The assessment for this course includes a report and a presentation.
View our Centre for Transport and Society (CTS) pages for further information on activity including upcoming events and opportunities in transport.
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Cohort - January 2025 | Time | Location |
Session 1: Wednesday 29th January 2025 | 10:00-17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
Session 2: Wednesday 12th February 2025 | 10:00-17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
Session 3: Wednesday 26th February 2025 | 10:00-17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
Session 4: Wednesday 12th March 2025 | 10:00-17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
Session 5: Wednesday 26th March 2025 | 10:00-17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
Session 6: Wednesday 30th April 2025 | 10:00-17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
All prices are VAT exempt.
Cohort | January 2025 |
UK participants | £854 |
International participants | £1,438 |
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Course location
UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY.
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