How to become a transport planner
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
University
You can do a degree and then join an organisation as a trainee transport planner. Most subjects are accepted though you may have an advantage if you study:
- geography
- civil engineering
- economics
- town planning
- environmental science
- business studies
Many graduates go on to do a postgraduate qualification in transport planning approved by the Transport Planning Society.
Getting work experience through internships, summer placements or a year in industry may give you an advantage when applying for graduate roles. Your university careers service can help you to find opportunities during your studies.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course
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Apprenticeship
You can start by doing a transport planning technician advanced apprenticeship, then move on to a transport planner degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Transport Planning Society or The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation for professional development and training opportunities.
Further information
You can find out more about becoming a transport planner from the Transport Planning Society.