Master Programme in Traffic Safety Engineering

The Master Programme in Traffic Safety Engineering under Transport Construction Engineering discipline has been developed based on the Bachelor Programme in Traffic Safety Engineering offered by the UTC since 2006 and Master Curriculum in Traffic Safety within the framework of the project "Modernisation, Development and Capacity Building of Master Curriculum in Traffic Safety in Asian Universities-ASIASAFE".

The Programme aims to train high-quality human resources equipped with extensive, solid and modern knowledge in the field of traffic safety. Graduates from this program will be able to design, operate and manage transportation systems safely and efficiently; capable of handling traffic jams and accidents; have skills in assessing, analyzing and providing solutions to overcome the causes of traffic accidents; have self-study and research skills to adapt to the working environment and the development of science and technology in the trend of international integration.

During the study period, students have the opportunity to receive a 2-week Student Mobility Exchange scholarship at the University of Porto (UPORTO) in Portugal or The University of Rome Tor Vergata (UNITOV) in Italy. The value of the scholarship includes transport support and individual support.

Course Details

Study Method:

Part time

Duration:

2 years (04 semesters)

Credit:

63 credits

Other Degrees Offered:

Degree of Master in Traffic Safety Engineering

Core Courses
Programe Structure

Program Core Courses 45 Credit Hours
Project paper 18 Credit Hours
TOTAL: 63 CREDIT HOURS

Course Structure
  • Course name Course code Credits
    SEMESTER 1
    Philosophy PS0.001.3 3
    Research Methodology ET1.M01.3 3
    Statistical and Data Analysis for Traffic Safety ET1.M02.3 3
    Traffic Safety and Human Behavior ET1.M03.3 3
    Traffic Modelling, Simulation and Safety ET1.M04.3 3
    Total 15
    SEMESTER 2
    Pre and Post Accidents Studies ET1.M05.3 3
    Traffic Safety Management ET1.M06.3 3
    Traffic Audit and Traffic Risk Analysis ET1.M07.3 3
    Choose 1 out of 2 courses (3 credits)
    Automotive Safety ET1.ME08.3 3
    Vehicle Collision Dynamics ET1.ME09.3
    Choose 1 out of 2 courses (3 credits)
    Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Traffic Safety ET1.ME10.3 3
    Sustainable Transport Systems ET1.ME11.3
    Total 15
    SEMESTER 3
    Intelligent Transport Systems and Traffic Safety ET1.M12.3 3
    Vehicle Inspections ET1.M13.3 3
    Choose 1 out of 2 courses (3 credits)
    Urban Transport Planning and Safety ET1.ME14.3 3
    Logistics, Commercial Traffic and Safety ET1.ME15.3
    Road Safety Design Project ET1.ME16.3 6
    Total 15
    SEMESTER 4
    Road Safety Management Project ET1.ME17.3 6
    Master Thesis Work ET1.ME18.12 12
    Total 18
    Total credits 63
Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion, the students will be equipped with:

  • Synthesize knowledge and contribute to original research that broadens the frontier of knowledge in the Traffic Safety Engineering field;
  • Adapt practical skills leading to innovative ideas and to provide expert advice to society in the Traffic Safety Engineering field;
  • Conduct research independently and adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice, display leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively with peers and stakeholders, and to appraise problems in the Traffic Safety Engineering field critically using scientific skills.
Entry Requirement
Adminision Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in relation to Transport Construction Engineering or Transport Engineering (Major in Transport Safety Engineering) or any disciplines with a training program different from the Master Programme in Traffic Safety Engineering from 10% to 40% of the total number of lessons or units of study or credits of specialized knowledge block.
  • CGPA: 3.0 and above
  • A diploma or certificate in English equivalent to Level 3 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam applied in enrollment and training at the master's level according to Circular No. 23/2021/TT-BGDDT dated August 30, 2021 by the Ministry of Education and Training (priority is given to candidates with international English certificates)
Job position

After graduation, the Master of Traffic Safety Engineering can work in:

  • Units under the Ministry of Transport
  • State management agencies on traffic order and safety
  • Construction consulting companies for traffic works
  • Agents, transport enterprises and auto insurance
  • Universities and colleges, domestic and foreign scientific research institutes and centers.