Course summary
Our MSc Infrastructure Planning and Sustainable Development offers a new approach to studying infrastructure planning and delivery. It is designed to make the step change needed to meet the sustainability challenges of the 21st century. The course is ideal if you have or are seeking a career in the field of infrastructure planning and international development in:
- government
- the private sector
- NGOs
- multilateral and bilateral development agencies.
- governance
- human development
- ecological sustainability
- finance
- programme/project planning.
Assessment method
We use an 'applied' approach to learning, sometimes called 'problem based learning' or PBL. It leads to a more challenging and industry relevant experience. You'll learn in groups and work through problems adapted from complex real situations and case studies. Full time Our teaching methods include:
- lectures
- webinars
- online discussion forums
- skills workshops
- seminars
- two 2-hour weekly sessions for each of the two core modules
- one 1½ hour session for research methods
- independent learning and work on coursework assignments
- webinars
- recorded lectures
- discussion forums
- Question and Answer sessions
- online collaboration with peers for assessments.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Town Planning Institute, Royal
Entry requirements
The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 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.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9800 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9800 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9800 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9800 | Year 1 |
EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP