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Overview
In this Transport Infrastructure Design module at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you will learn how to design comfortable and safe geometric alignments for cycleways, busways and highways, applying contemporary best practice guidance and standards.
Key facts
You will consider how different types of vehicles behave as they move along an alignment and how this relates to the need for constraints on aspects of geometry such as the sharpness of curves, the steepness of gradients (a particular challenge for cycleways!) and the site distances required to stop safely at different design speeds. You will also examine how transport infrastructure is constructed.
Programme Structure
On completion of this module, students are able to:- Apply design principles and standards to transport infrastructure geometric design problems
- Apply design principles and standards to transport infrastructure construction problems
- Generate a number of design options to solve an open ended problem
- Synthesise specifications, standards and site conditions to develop final detailed solutions.
Learning and Teaching
- The course will be delivered through a series of classes to teach transport infrastructure design principles. These classes will be mixed with site visits and design workshops where students apply principles to real-world transport infrastructure design projects.
Study time
- This module will generally involve 6 hours direct contact time, every other week, for one semester.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Design Transport Management View 19 other Short Courses in Transport Management in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for participants wishing to undertake this course as a stand-alone CPD course without the optional module assessment.
- If you wish to complete the course assessment you are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent) or alternatively have industrial experience
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1438 GBP / full≈ 1438 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents896 GBP / full≈ 896 GBP / full
Living costs
Bristol
United Kingdom
750 - 1260 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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