Master’s in Cycling and Pedestrian Planning Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in cycling and pedestrian planning engineering, with 12 modules covering active mobility, demand analysis, cycle network planning, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure design, road safety for vulnerable users, traffic calming, evaluation tools and maintenance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Cycling and Pedestrian Planning Engineering — studying from Malta
Malta's civil engineering sector is active, driven by ongoing construction, infrastructure upgrades, coastal works and urban regeneration projects across the islands. Demand for civil engineers is closely linked to public works, land development and the modernisation of transport networks. Smart city initiatives, including digital mapping, traffic management and sustainable urban planning, are increasingly relevant. Engineers typically find employment with contractors, consultancies, government departments and utility providers managing infrastructure in a densely populated environment.
Fees for Malta: €6,920 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies regulate civil engineering and related professional practice?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the use of the title 'engineer' in Malta under the Engineering Profession Act. Planning and development matters fall under the Planning Authority, and public works and transport infrastructure involve government agencies including Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification does not itself grant a regulated title; recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Malta would value civil, rail or smart city engineering skills?
Malta's construction, infrastructure, consultancy and public sector firms are the main employers, along with transport and utilities bodies. Smart city and digital infrastructure work is growing in some areas. Employers typically look for chartered-level experience and licensing, so a private qualification should be seen as supporting your professional development rather than a substitute for those requirements.
How can I study this while working on site, and what support is there?
The programme is delivered entirely online in English, so you can study from anywhere in Malta without a student visa. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and the course ends with a final project. Time commitment depends on the programme length, from 300 to 1,900 hours. Ask about instalment payments and employer sponsorship to help manage costs.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Diagnose pedestrian and cycling mobility using data and counts.
Plan cohesive and safe cycle networks.
Design cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in line with reference guides.
Apply universal accessibility criteria to pedestrian space.
Assess road safety for vulnerable users.
Quantify the social and health benefits of active mobility.
Draw up implementation plans with budgets and monitoring.
Who it's for
- Active mobility planners looking to deepen their technical expertise.
- Cycling infrastructure engineers who design lanes, junctions and networks.
- Municipal mobility officers responsible for local transport policy.
- Urban planning and mobility consultants.
- Road safety auditors working on vulnerable-user safety.
- Coordinators of school mobility programmes.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to move into local government.
What you'll work with
- Orden TMA/851/2021 (accessibility in urbanised public spaces)
- Reglamento General de Circulación (RD 1428/2003) (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)
- Ley 7/2021 (climate change and energy transition law, low-emission zones)
- UNE 41510 (accessibility in urban planning)
- CROW Design Manual for Bicycle Traffic (Dutch cycling design reference)
- Real Decreto 970/2020 (amendment to the General Traffic Regulations, urban speed limits)
- NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide (US urban cycleway design guide)
- QGIS
- HEAT (WHO)
- PTV Viswalk
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Python (OSMnx)
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Benefits of walking and cycling1.2Modal split data and cycling potential1.3User profiles: children, older people and cyclists1.4Barriers to active mobility1.5National Cycling Strategy (Estrategia Estatal por la Bicicleta)1.6The proximity city and the 15-minute city1.7Walkability indicators1.8Experiences from Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Seville1.9Sustainable mobility policies1.10Case study: active mobility diagnosis of a neighbourhood
2.1Mobility surveys and counts2.2Automatic bicycle counters2.3Data from sports apps and their bias2.4Cycling demand models2.5Route and detour analysis2.6Trip generators: schools and stations2.7Level of traffic stress (LTS) analysis2.8Demand potential models2.9Heat maps and pedestrian flows2.10Practical exercise: cycling stress level analysis of a network
3.1Principles: cohesion, directness, safety and comfort3.2Cycle network hierarchy3.3Primary, secondary and local networks3.4Metropolitan and interurban cycle routes3.5Continuity at junctions3.6Integration with public transport3.7Cycling master plans3.8Prioritisation of interventions3.9Budget programming for the network3.10Workshop: design of a municipal cycle network
4.1Segregated and protected cycle lanes4.2Shared cycle lanes and 30 km/h streets4.3Widths, separators and kerbs4.4Surfacing and colour4.5Protected junctions for cyclists4.6Roundabouts with cyclists4.7Bus stops and conflicts4.8Specific signage for cycle routes4.9Lighting of cycle routes4.10Practical exercise: design of a protected junction
5.1Pavements: clear and service strips5.2Pedestrian crossings and their location5.3Pedestrian-priority streets and shared-level surfaces5.4Accessible pedestrian routes5.5Tactile paving and indicators5.6Street furniture and obstacles5.7Shade, trees and thermal comfort5.8Pedestrian lighting and night-time safety5.9School streets and safe environments5.10Workshop: redesign of a shopping street
6.1Types of bicycle stands6.2Secure and enclosed parking6.3Bicycles at train and metro stations6.4Public bike-share schemes and their planning6.5Cargo bikes and logistics6.6Electric bicycles and their impact6.7Municipal parking regulations6.8Theft prevention and registration6.9Sizing according to demand6.10Case study: cycle parking plan at a transport interchange
7.1Pedestrian and cyclist casualties7.2Speed and injury severity7.3The Safe System approach7.4Safety audits of cycle routes7.5Conflicts with heavy vehicles and blind spots7.6E-scooters on cycle routes7.7Traffic calming7.8Road safety education and campaigns7.9Analysis of accident black spots7.10Case study: audit of a school route
8.1Speed-reducing features8.2Superblocks and low-traffic neighbourhoods8.3Modal filters and closures to through traffic8.4Tactical urbanism and temporary interventions8.5Evaluation of pilot interventions8.6Community participation in design8.7Open streets and temporary pedestrianisation8.8Effects on retail and activity8.9Transition to permanent solutions8.10Practical exercise: design of a tactical intervention
9.1GIS for active mobility9.2Network analysis with accessibility9.3Pedestrian microsimulation9.4Simulation of cyclists at junctions9.5Pedestrian level-of-service indicators9.6Economic appraisal methods: WHO HEAT9.7Health benefit assessment9.8Before-and-after analysis of interventions9.9Satisfaction surveys9.10Lab: health benefit assessment with HEAT
10.1Commuter mobility programmes10.2Safe routes to school10.3Financial incentives for cycling10.4Communication and social marketing10.5Promotional events and campaigns10.6Cycle training for adults10.7Workplace travel plans10.8Collaboration with the private sector10.9Campaign evaluation10.10Workshop: safe route to school programme
11.1Detailed design project for cycle routes11.2Specifications and bills of quantities11.3Construction phases and diversions11.4Maintenance of surfacing and signage11.5Cleaning and winter maintenance11.6Infrastructure inventory11.7Funding and European funds11.8Coordination between departments11.9Monitoring with indicators11.10Case study: maintenance plan for the cycle network
12.1Definition of the urban study area12.2Active mobility diagnosis12.3Proposed cycling and pedestrian network12.4Detailed design of key sections12.5Road safety and traffic calming12.6Assessment of impacts and benefits12.7Implementation plan and budget12.8Conclusions and recommendations12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, HEAT (WHO), PTV Viswalk, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Python (OSMnx), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: on-site pedestrian and cycle counts, traffic stress analysis of cycle networks and before-and-after evaluations of traffic calming. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Orden TMA/851/2021, Reglamento General de Circulación (RD 1428/2003), Ley 7/2021 (ZBE), UNE 41510, CROW Design Manual for Bicycle Traffic, Real Decreto 970/2020, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with QGIS, HEAT (WHO), PTV Viswalk, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Python (OSMnx), using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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