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PostgraduateMA

Urban Design

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£11,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the MA Urban Design at Oxford Brookes University. Based in Oxford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Many global challenges can be tackled through better city design. Urban designers play a vital role in shaping sustainable communities, from protecting green spaces to reducing travel times. At Oxford Brookes, you’ll study design from building scale to city-wide masterplans, exploring environments from villages to megacities. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £11,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Urban Design Theory and Practice
Sustainable Urban Development
Housing Policy and Design
Global Cities: Comparative Analysis
Climate Adaptation and Urban Resilience
Masterplanning and Urban Strategy
International Urban Design Project
Research Methods in Urban Design
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Specific entry requirements The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.2 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related design & planning discipline. We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees or an alternative subject, who can provide a suitable portfolio and/or evidence relevant work experience. Mid-career professional candidates with practice experience are also encouraged to apply. Please also see the University's

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic65————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£18,500

Home Student Fee

£11,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
1%Studying
10%Work & Study
94%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH13-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

1 Scholarship Available

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£2,000 International Student Scholarship September entry

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About Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University offers Urban Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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