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The module comprises two components.

1) The taught part of the module offers (in Trimester 2 only) an introduction to research in transport. Students learn how identify research objectives and questions linked to the existing knowledge gaps in the transport field. They develop the skills to carry out a literature review, searching for literature by means of the resources available through the University. We exemplify research methods by focusing on surveys. We present the fundamentals of statistical inference and run some tutorials on statistical tests. Students attend research seminars, which give them the opportunity to interact with professional researchers. Students have to submit a research proposal and review the proposal of a fellow student.

2) The second component is the development of a dissertation on a topic chosen by the students. Students work under the supervision of a member of the staff. The deadline to submit the dissertation depends on when the student takes their last taught module and on the student status (full- or part-time) as per regulations.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Develop research objectives/questions and strategies to address them in the transport field
LO2: Search for and critically review literature
LO3: Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence
LO4: Draw recommendations for transport policy and research based on factual evidence
LO5: Synthesise the work undertaken and present the critically-insightful findings drawn
from the study