Urban studies
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Part-time postgraduate courses for professionals
The Urban Studies programme at Oxford University offers a part-time master's and a doctoral course for practitioners and researchers engaged in cities and urban issues worldwide.
The flexible structure of the programme allows for students to study while working and attracts practitioners from a wide range of fields including architects, educators, engineers, lawyers, financiers and investment analysts, landscape architects, project managers, planners, property developers and surveyors.
"We don't just plan cities - we plan lifestyles, we plan for people..."
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The programme offers:
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Gain a truly global perspective of sustainable urban development.
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Build your network for personal and professional development. Exchange ideas and build your network of experienced professionals working in a range of urban contexts globally.
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International perspective and reach, drawing on Oxford's interdisciplinary expertise.
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Strong associations with leading organisations, including The King's Foundation and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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Become a strong leader equipped to address the challenges of a globally disrupted business environment.
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Access to the latest research and insights will enable you to lead innovation and ensure sustainable cities are part of the solution.
Our courses
MSc in Sustainable Urban Development
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MSc in Sustainable Urban Development
Address the urgent challenges we face to make our cities more liveable, just and sustainable in a challenging global environment, through our part-time programme for working professionals.
DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development
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DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development
A part-time doctoral programme to research the challenges of urban sustainability.