MPhil Transport Studies - Transport in the Global South in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

The Master of Philosophy degree is granted upon completion of a thesis (200 pages or 60,000 words) that demonstrates your ability to conduct research and/or scholarship meeting publishable standards that could withstand peer review. Examiners must confirm this work could reasonably be achieved within two to three years of full-time study (or four to six years part-time). Additionally, you must show comprehensive knowledge in your research field. This program is ideal for students with two years of research funding.

Research under this theme examines how to revolutionize transportation systems in Global South cities to achieve social sustainability, economic efficiency, and environmental friendliness. TRIGS facilitates activities that enhance transport research capabilities in the Global South, ranging from networking and idea generation to evidence compilation for better analysis and developing funding proposals. This interdisciplinary theme recognizes mobility and accessibility as fundamental to achieving Sustainable Development Goals in developing economies. Frequently, transportation's importance is neglected in urban planning and policies addressing housing, education, healthcare, and social welfare. Moreover, new transport systems in the Global South often fail to adequately consider the mobility requirements and economic realities of their most disadvantaged populations or the ethical obligation to safeguard society's most vulnerable members.