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Oxford Brookes University: Urban Design
| Institution | Oxford Brookes University |
|---|---|
| Department | Built Environment |
| Web | http://www.brookes.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
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.
You'll begin with UK housing, then expand your focus globally—engaging with experts in places like Dubai, or analysing population data from cities such as Hong Kong. You’ll explore how climate, density, and culture impact urban development.
Through a wide range of topics and a challenging international project—possibly in Manhattan or Mumbai—you’ll develop the creative and analytical skills needed to address urban design issues worldwide. We can’t promise you’ll solve every problem, but you’ll gain the insight and tools to make a real difference.
| admissions@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 535000 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
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.
You'll begin with UK housing, then expand your focus globally—engaging with experts in places like Dubai, or analysing population data from cities such as Hong Kong. You’ll explore how climate, density, and culture impact urban development.
Through a wide range of topics and a challenging international project—possibly in Manhattan or Mumbai—you’ll develop the creative and analytical skills needed to address urban design issues worldwide. We can’t promise you’ll solve every problem, but you’ll gain the insight and tools to make a real difference.
| admissions@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 535000 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 5625 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5625 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Many of the world’s problems can only be solved by designing better cities. From protecting the green belt to minimising travel times, urban designers have a huge role to play in creating a sustainable future for our communities. Join us at Oxford Brookes to discover how.
You’ll look at design at all levels, from individual building scale to master plans of entire conurbations. You’ll address the whole spectrum of urban environments, from village to megacity. And you’ll test your ideas in a challenging international project anywhere from Manhattan to Mumbai.
We start by looking at housing in the UK. By Semester 2 you could be speaking to a local expert in Dubai, asking how climate change affects people there. Or analysing population data for Hong Kong, looking for ways to sustainably develop high intensity housing.
Our huge range of topics enable you to develop the skills to tackle urban design challenges worldwide. We can’t promise you’ll solve every challenge but we’ll give you every opportunity to develop your creativity and understand issues from a diverse range of perspectives.
| tde-be-enquiry@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 483688 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 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. |
| Location | Main Site Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 10800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17950 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Many of the world’s problems can only be solved by designing better cities. From protecting the green belt to minimising travel times, urban designers have a huge role to play in creating a sustainable future for our communities. Join us at Oxford Brookes to discover how.
You’ll look at design at all levels, from individual building scale to master plans of entire conurbations. You’ll address the whole spectrum of urban environments, from village to megacity. And you’ll test your ideas in a challenging international project anywhere from Manhattan to Mumbai.
We start by looking at housing in the UK. By Semester 2 you could be speaking to a local expert in Dubai, asking how climate change affects people there. Or analysing population data for Hong Kong, looking for ways to sustainably develop high intensity housing.
Our huge range of topics enable you to develop the skills to tackle urban design challenges worldwide. We can’t promise you’ll solve every challenge but we’ll give you every opportunity to develop your creativity and understand issues from a diverse range of perspectives.
| tde-be-enquiry@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 483688 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 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. |
| Location | Main Site Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 1200 GBP for Module |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 1200 GBP for Module |
| Scotland | 1200 GBP for Module |
| Wales | 1200 GBP for Module |
Summary
Many of the world’s problems can only be solved by designing better cities. From protecting the green belt to minimising travel times, urban designers have a huge role to play in creating a sustainable future for our communities. Join us at Oxford Brookes to discover how.
You’ll look at design at all levels, from individual building scale to master plans of entire conurbations. You’ll address the whole spectrum of urban environments, from village to megacity. And you’ll test your ideas in a challenging international project anywhere from Manhattan to Mumbai.
We start by looking at housing in the UK. By Semester 2 you could be speaking to a local expert in Dubai, asking how climate change affects people there. Or analysing population data for Hong Kong, looking for ways to sustainably develop high intensity housing.
Our huge range of topics enable you to develop the skills to tackle urban design challenges worldwide. We can’t promise you’ll solve every challenge but we’ll give you every opportunity to develop your creativity and understand issues from a diverse range of perspectives.
| tde-be-enquiry@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 483688 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 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. |
| Location | Main Site Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 10300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17150 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Many of the world’s problems can only be solved by designing better cities. From protecting the green belt to minimising travel times, urban designers have a huge role to play in creating a sustainable future for our communities. Join us at Oxford Brookes to discover how.
You’ll look at design at all levels, from individual building scale to master plans of entire conurbations. You’ll address the whole spectrum of urban environments, from village to megacity. And you’ll test your ideas in a challenging international project anywhere from Manhattan to Mumbai.
We start by looking at housing in the UK. By Semester 2 you could be speaking to a local expert in Dubai, asking how climate change affects people there. Or analysing population data for Hong Kong, looking for ways to sustainably develop high intensity housing.
Our huge range of topics enable you to develop the skills to tackle urban design challenges worldwide. We can’t promise you’ll solve every challenge but we’ll give you every opportunity to develop your creativity and understand issues from a diverse range of perspectives.
| tde-be-enquiry@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 483688 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 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. |
| Location | Main Site Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 1140 GBP for Module |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 1140 GBP for Module |
| Scotland | 1140 GBP for Module |
| Wales | 1140 GBP for Module |
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