Transport with Data Science
Specialise in analysing large volumes of transport data and in developing models for efficient, sustainable, and resilient transport systems.
Develop your core knowledge and analytical skills to address challenges across the transport landscape
Enhance your technical skills through exposure to cutting-edge transport models, algorithms and tools
Specialise in methods used to analyse, interpret and act upon large volumes of transport data
Course key facts
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Qualification
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MSc
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Duration
1 year
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Start date
September 2025
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Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£18,500 Home
£42,900 Overseas
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Delivered by
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Location
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South Kensington
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Minimum entry standard
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First-Class Honours in Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences or other numerate subject
Course overview
Understand the fundamental concepts and techniques for the planning, design, management and delivery of transport infrastructure on this one-year course.
You will develop an understanding of machine learning and statistical optimistation to solve complex engineering design problems, working effectively as a group.
You'll learn how to evaluate transport projects and policies, taking into account the political, social, environmental, commercial and financial issues involved.
Utilising data science and optimisation skills, you will conduct a piece of independent research that demonstrates a contribution to knowledge in a research area of interest.
Further develop your understanding on road and rail transport in industrialised countries. You'll also consider contexts in less industrialised countries where transport problems persist.
This course will equip you for further PhD research in this specialist area, or a future career in transport planning, engineering, operations, management, policy or research.
Choosing your stream
You have the option of choosing between two streams. You should consider which stream is right for you according to your career aims and background. If an offer of admission is made, it will correspond to a specific stream. Switching streams is not possible once you have commenced your studies.
- MSc Transport
- MSc Transport with Data Science (this stream)
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
You’ll take all of these core modules.
Core modules
Explore the fundamentals of the transport system and the context in which it operates, developing your foundational knowledge for further study.
Develop the relevant theory, methodology and computational techniques required for you to formulate and implement statistical models to represent real-world phenomena.
Gain a fundamental understanding of the basics of traffic engineering and learn how to apply these theories to methods of traffic control.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the three principal subfields of modern machine learning and learn how to implement these modules using programming language.
Analyse the concepts and methods fundamental to transport planning and policy, and understand their role within the broader context of integrated land use-transport modelling.
Discover how transport is linked to wide-scale pollution and learn new innovations critical to making transportation more sustainable.
Understand the core principles that govern all major modes of public transport and discover the history and its role in supporting sustainable development.
Gain a solid grasp of freight transport operations and mathematical modelling techniques used to manage large-scale supply chains.
Gain a comprehensive introduction to air transportation and the technologies involved to ensure safe flight, international regulations, and urban air traffic control.
Explore vehicle connectivity and automation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and learn to maintain an intelligent transport system.
Building upon knowledge covered by the programme, this is an opportunity to work in teams and further develop your technical knowledge to produce a significant piece of transport engineering design.
This module will provide you with practical experience in constructing and validating models and algorithms and the necessary advanced computational skills to enable you to apply this knowledge to solving a range of complex civil engineering problems.
Complete an independent piece of research exploring a specialist transport issue under the direct supervision of a member of academic staff.
Professional accreditation
This MSc degree is accredited on behalf of the Engineering Council by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprising:
- Institution of Civil Engineers
- Institution of Structural Engineers
- Institute of Highway Engineers
- Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation
- Permanent Way Institution
This degree is recognised as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree**.
Registering as a Chartered Engineer will improve your career prospects and provide higher earning potential. It will also help to demonstrate your commitment to professional standards, the engineering profession and sustainable development.
Our accreditation agreement with members of the Joint Board of Moderators is renewed every five years. The current accreditation agreement is due to be renewed in 2026.
**Candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited IEng degree or a non-accredited Bachelor's degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures
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Tutorials
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Group work
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Computer sessions
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Online quizzes
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Presentations and seminars
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Workshops
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Individual research project
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Team building projects
Balance of assessment
Key
- Coursework
- Examinations
- 60% Assessed coursework
- 40% Examinations (practical and written)
Assessment methods
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Individual and group coursework
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Written exams
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Research dissertation and poster
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Group projects and presentations
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Lab report summaries
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Design projects
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
How to apply
Apply online
You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.
Application deadlines – Round 1 closes on Thursday 16 January 2025
We operate a staged admissions process with several application rounds throughout the year.
Apply by 23.59 (UK time) on the closing date of an application round, to ensure you receive a response on your application by the relevant decision date.
Application rounds
Round 1
- Apply by Thursday 16 January 2025
- Decision by Thursday 6 March 2025
Round 2
- Apply by Thursday 27 March 2025
- Decision by Thursday 1 May 2025
Round 3
- Apply by Thursday 15 May 2025
- Decision by Thursday 17 July 2025
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course:
- £80 for all taught Master's applications excluding those to the Imperial College Business School
- £100 for all MSc applications to the Imperial College Business School
- £150 for MBA applications to the Imperial College Business School
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
Find out more about how to apply for a Master's course, including references and personal statements.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Tuition fees
Home fee
2025 entry
£18,500
Fees are charged by year of entry to the College and not year of study.
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471. The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Overseas fee
2025 entry
£42,900
Fees are charged by year of entry to the College and not year of study.
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471. The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Learn essential communication, management, and problem-solving skills while pursuing this degree.
Develop the skills necessary to research a PhD.
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Our graduates often pursue further study in master's programs or doctoral research.
Graduates are highly sought after for employment in areas as diverse as transport planning, engineering, and operations.
Other potential career paths are in management, policy and research.
Further links
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- Telephone: +44(0) 20 7594 5932
- Email: cvpgo@imperial.ac.uk
Course Director: Dr Panagiotis Angeloudis and Professor Daniel Graham
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