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ProgramsEngENGI (PG)TrMaster of Transport (2025)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2025 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2025 who elect to proceed under 2025 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2025 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2030, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2025, and are re-enrolling for 2026 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2025 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
6 | CIVL5703: Transport Policy, Planning and Deployment | |
6 | ITLS5100: Transport and Infrastructure Foundations | |
6 | ITLS6103: Transport, Sustainability and Health | |
6 | ARCH9100: Urban Design Foundations Studio |
Year 1 - Semester 2
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
6 | CIVL5704: Transport Analytics | |
6 | ITLS6102: Transport Modelling and Forecasting | |
6 | PLAN9064: Land Use and Infrastructure Planning | |
6 | Electives |
Note: Candidates who achieve Distinction (75%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may gain admission to the Research Pathway, subject to the approval of the Program Director.
Year 2 - Semester 1
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
6 | CIVL5702: Traffic Engineering | |
6 | PLAN9076: Transport Capstone Note: Students in the Research pathway are advised to complete TRAS5003 instead. | |
12 | Select from Electives Note: Students in the Research pathway are advised to complete TRAS5001 and TRAS5002 instead. |
Professional Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
Select from
PLAN9076: Transport Capstone |
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18 |
Select from
Unit Block Electives |
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View complete Program Structure |
Research Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
6 |
Select from
TRAS5001: Research Project A |
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6 |
Select from
TRAS5002: Research Project B |
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6 |
Select from
TRAS5003: Research Project C |
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6 |
Select from
Unit Block Electives |
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View complete Program Structure |
Note: Candidates who achieve Distinction (75%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may gain admission to the Research Pathway, subject to the approval of the Program Director.
Block 1 - Transport Core (Min CP: 48,Max CP: 48)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ARCH9100 | Urban Design Foundations Studio | 6 |
Semester 1a
Semester 1a
Semester 2a
Semester 2a
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CIVL5702 | Traffic Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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CIVL5703 | Transport Policy, Planning and Deployment | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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CIVL5704 | Transport Analytics | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ITLS5100 | Transport and Infrastructure Foundations | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ITLS6102 | Transport Modelling and Forecasting | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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ITLS6103 | Transport, Sustainability and Health | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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PLAN9064 | Land Use and Infrastructure Planning | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Block 2 - Electives (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
CIVL5701 | Transport Networks | 6 |
Semester 2
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CSYS5010 | Introduction to Complex Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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CSYS5020 | Interdependent Civil Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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ITLS6016 | Logistics and Future Cities | 6 |
Int February
102 - Int February
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ITLS6111 | Spatial Analytics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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ITLS6203 | Analytic Methods for Logistics | 6 |
Semester 1
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ITLS6500 | Decision Making on Mega Projects | 6 |
Semester 1
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ITLS6501 | Infrastructure Financing | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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PLAN9063 | Strategic Planning and Design | 6 |
Semester 1
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PLAN9073 | GIS Based Planning Policy and Analysis | 6 |
Int June
106 - Int June
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PLAN9075 | Urban Data and Science of Cities | 6 |
Semester 1
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Block 3 - Capstone Project and Research units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 18)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
PLAN9076 | Transport Capstone | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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TRAS5001 | Research Project A | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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TRAS5002 | Research Project B | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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TRAS5003 | Research Project C | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Note:
For the Professional pathway, students take 6cp of capstone units and 18cp of elective units. For the Research pathway, students take 18cp of research project units and 6cp of elective units.
See Majors/pathways tab for details.
Course: | Master of Transport (2025) |
CP Required: | 72 |
Min FT Duration: | 1.50 Years |
Min PT Duration: | 3.00 Years |
Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
Years Offered: | 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 |
Requirements: | To qualify for the award of the Master of Transport a candidate must complete 72 credit points, comprising: (a) 48 credit points of core units of study; (b) For the Professional pathway: - 6 credit points of capstone units of study; - 18 credit points of elective units of study       OR (c) For the Research pathway: - 18 credit points of research project units of study; - 6 credit points of elective units of study. Candidates who achieve Distinction (75%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may gain admission to the Research Pathway, subject to the approval of the Program Director. |