Institute for Transport Studies

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Railway Operations, Management and Policy MSc

Railways throughout the world play a key social and economic role and are constantly adapting to change. Our new course will inspire and equip you to develop and evaluate a variety of solutions

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Institute for Transport Studies

The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.

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Undergraduate degrees

Our flexible degrees taught with the School of Geography and School of Civil Engineering will broaden your mind, and your career options.

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Masters degrees

You’ll experience research-led teaching with opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world transport challenges.

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Research degrees

Working alongside passionate and inspiring industry experts, you’ll conduct research that could change the face of transport.

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Short courses

Upgrade the skills of your workforce or push yourself to learn something new with our industry accredited short courses.

Research and innovation

We are a leading transport research centre worldwide. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.

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Institute for Transport Studies

Top 10 in the world

Railway Operations, Management and Policy MSc

Connect with alumni

Institute for Transport Studies

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Undergraduate degrees

Masters degrees

Research degrees

Short courses

Research and innovation

News and events

Planning for Leeds’ driverless future

Research into human-automation interaction given the green light

ITS recruiting for simulation solutions for vehicle automation academic fellow

Prestigious Turing Institute Fellowships awarded to our researchers

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