The MSc Sustainable Planning and Transport at the University of Hertfordshire is a full-time 1 Year Postgraduate program in the field of Geography & Environment. Delivered at the University's Hatfield campus in Hertfordshire, UK, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 17,950 Starting each January, September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Hertfordshire offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the UK through this program.
Course Highlights
The MSc Sustainable Planning and Transport is delivered in the Ebenezer Howard School of Planning, reflecting our unique location in the county which houses the world's first garden cities and our focus on exploring the contemporary planning implications of this placemaking history.
Planning plays a key role to play in improving the condition of life in our towns, cities and rural areas. Towns and cities themselves impact on global sustainability and can play a very influential role in tackling global environmental, social and economic problems.
The breadth of material covered will give you the skills you need in order to meet contemporary sustainability challenges in planning cities and rural areas, with a particular focus on planning and environmental management. The planning system provides one of the most sophisticated mechanisms for regulating environmental change, global environmental, social and economic problems and implementing sustainability principles.
You'll benefit from a wide range of modules, from Comparative Planning and Transport Practice to Operational Transport Planning and Urban Design and Conservation. This programme offers you opportunities to gain valuable skills in a much needed and fast changing professional area and makes you highly employable in a diverse range of disciplines which will allow you to contribute to the creation of more sustainable urban environments.
Course Modules
- Operational Transport Planning
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Transport Data Collection and Analysis
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Planning Law, Policy and Practice
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Spatial Planning Theories and Strategies
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Comparative Planning and Transport Practice
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Study Skills
- Compulsory - 0 Credits
- Sustainable Planning Dissertation
- Compulsory - 45 Credits
- Planning Skills and Methods
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Urban Design and Conservation
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Place-making and Spatial Mediation
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Sustainable Energy
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
Learning Structure
The MSc Sustainable Planning programme structure is based on a series of modules, each of which requires 150 hours of study.
Teaching combines a face-to-face teaching and tutorials approach with virtual live teaching allowing easy contact with module leaders and tutors, excellent access to learning materials and online submission of assignments. Modules include workshops, field work, class exercises, seminars and group work. Any travel or accommodation costs of field visits are included in the programme fee.
All of the modules are assessed through coursework. One module on the MSc Sustainable Planning and Transport has one exam. The nature of the coursework will vary, but will include experience in report writing, practical urban design work (no architecture background is required), oral presentations and negotiation skills.
Entry Requirements
- A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with CGPA 2.50 or 50% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
English Language Requirements
Listening
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
- Passport Copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 08 September 2025.