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Master of Spatial Planning

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

An RTPI and RICS accredited MSc in spatial planning with an overseas field trip.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Spatial Planning to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Freiburg or Amsterdam.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Government planning roles in the UK and abroad
  • Private sector planning firms
  • Design and property development

Curriculum

  • Three core modules combine design and planning skills with sustainable development knowledge
  • Plus one optional module aligned with the dissertation topic. The course includes an overseas field trip to a European city such as Barcelona
  • Freiburg or Amsterdam.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.2 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline
  • As well as those seeking continuing professional development. We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees
  • Who can evidence relevant planning and development experience
  • Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
  • Some require 2:1 or a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree, Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification (same or related subject for some courses), One academic reference, Applicants with a diploma may qualify with relevant work experience on some courses.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£29,039 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolSchool of the Built Environment
DepartmentSpatial Planning
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    11 Dec 2026

    27 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.