MSc Infrastructure Planning and Sustainable Development at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Ready for a career in urban planning? Our industry accredited MSc Infrastructure Planning and Sustainable Development will challenge your thinking and boost your expertise in tackling some of the most pressing issues facing cities in the Global South.

Faculty: School of the Built Environment | Duration: 12 months (Sept start) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our three core modules address the pressing challenges of infrastructure planning in rapidly urbanising cities, particularly in the Global South. You’ll examine how infrastructure is financed and governed, and how global political and economic forces shape planning decisions and urban outcomes.

Career pathways

A range of employers are looking for graduates in this area including local and international planning consultancies, local authorities, bilateral and multilateral development agencies and large NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.2 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent). We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees, who can effectively portray suitable credentials, and usually have an appropriate professional background. If your first language is not English you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,250 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 12 months (Sept start)

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/infrastructure-and-sustainable-development#apply

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