Edinburgh Napier University MSc TPP approval

The MSc Transport Planning and Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University has retained approval by the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) Professional Standards Committee (PSC).

The MSc Transport Planning and Engineering has been running at Edinburgh Napier since 1991 and a number of alumni from the course have gone on to achieve TPP and Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP).  Retaining the TPP approval means graduates meet the knowledge requirements for the TPP qualification and can take the Standard Route to TPP through a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) and Professional Review.

The TPP qualification recognises the high levels of skill and experience of transport planners and is jointly awarded by the Transport Planning Society and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.  Candidates must demonstrate their competence in a broad range of professional and technical transport planning skills.  They can now also register as Chartered Transport Planning Professionals (CTPP).

Dr Jonathan Cowie, programme leader for the course said “Having our MSc in Transport Planning and Engineering re-accredited for CTPP is very important to Edinburgh Napier University, as it reflects the efforts we put into ensuring our MSc remains industry relevant, and increases the attractiveness of our course to potential applicants.  It is also very important for our graduates, as it maximises their potential employment opportunities.”

Keith Buchan, TPS Skills Director said “We are delighted that the course at Napier has been reapproved for TPP.  Future MSc’s will have taken the first step towards achieving the TPP qualification and chartered title and we look forward to their progressing to Professional Review in due course.  We’re here to help!”

To find out more about how to apply for the TPP see https://www.ciht.org.uk/transport-planning-professional/.

To contact the TPS Skills Team please email skills@tps.org.uk.