Programme Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Transport Management
2021 CAO Points 253
TITLE CHANGE for 2021 - Was previously titled Transport Operations & Technology
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Minimum Number of |
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Subjects |
Higher |
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6 |
2 |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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O4/H7 |
O6/H7 |
Applications from QQI Level 5 and 6 are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature applicants (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this programme should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Due to climate change and a focus on sustainable transport (logistics, public transport and freight), the need to manage and plan transport infrastructure and the implications of Brexit, there are now major opportunities for those wishing to make their careers in the sustainable transport sector.
The level 8 Degree in Sustainable Transport Management will give graduates the opportunity to gain employment in a management and planning capacity in road, railway, maritime and aviation transport. This programme focus on the planning and management of transport systems in Ireland and internationally. There is a work placement in year 3 where students have an opportunity to gain some real experience in the sustainable transport sector
Due to new transport infrastructure and Brexit, the transport sector is one of the most important in the country and is the backbone of the economy.
Career prospects include:
- Transport Planner
- Freight Forwarder
- Aviation Flight Planner
- Transport Policy Maker
- Logistics Planner/Manager
- Sustainability Manager
68% of graduates (on average) gain employment within the first three months of completing the course. A further 20% of graduates progress on to level 9 MSc programmes.
Semester 1
- Academic and Professional Skills 1
- Fundamentals of Transport Planning
- Industry Engagement Project
- Intermodal Transport Technologies 1
- Introduction to Project Management
- Principles of Transport Management
Semester 2
- Data Management and Analytics
- Science Fundamentals for Transport
- International Maritime Logistics
- Airport and Airline Operations
- Introduction to Sustainable Transport
- Fundamentals of Transport Policy and Economics
Semester 1
- Transport Law and Legislation
- Intermodal Transport Technologies 2
- Human Factors in Transport
- Rail Operations
- Marketing
- Financial Management 1
Semester 2
- Customs and International Trade
- Warehousing and Materials Management
- Sustainable Transport Infrastructure
- Supply Chain Management
- Telematics and the Smart City
- Transport, Society and Climate Change
Semester 1
- Advanced Transport Planning
- Transport of Dangerous Goods
- Research Techniques
- Financial Management 2
- Talent Development
Semester 2
- Work Placement
Semester 1
- Strategic Management
- E-Mobility and Advanced Vehicle Technologies
- Advanced Project Management
Semester 2
- Change Management
- Aircraft Leasing
- Transport Challenges and Opportunities (guest lectures and reflective journal)
And Dissertation
The time spent studying TU814 Sustainable Transport Management have been the most exciting, sometimes challenging but very well worth it. The students have an opportunity to gain insights into the transport industry from academic and professional perspectives, where the lecturers share their experiences from the road, sea, rail and aviation industries.