Spatial Planning Studies (Certificate) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Oxford Brookes University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Certificate in Spatial Planning Studies provides an access route to our RTPI and RICS-accredited MSc in Spatial Planning. It is ideal for students who do not have the usual educational qualifications necessary for entry onto the course.

The course provides you with a general, yet critical, understanding of the planning process and some of the key issues and themes in contemporary spatial planning.

The School of the Built Environment performs a leading role in research and consultancy. Clients and projects cover subjects from:
  • local concerns
  • multinational organisations
  • government
  • industry.

Our research feeds directly into our teaching, so you will learn directly from the most current areas of practice.

The course is a one-year part-time (one day per week) undergraduate-level course.

This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Certificate in Spatial Planning Studies provides an access route to our RTPI and RICS-accredited MSc in Spatial Planning. It is ideal for students who do not have the usual educational qualifications necessary for entry onto the course.

The course provides you with a general, yet critical, understanding of the planning process and some of the key issues and themes in contemporary spatial planning.

The School of the Built Environment performs a leading role in research and consultancy. Clients and projects cover subjects from:
  • local concerns
  • multinational organisations
  • government
  • industry.

Our research feeds directly into our teaching, so you will learn directly from the most current areas of practice.

The course is a one-year part-time (one day per week) undergraduate-level course.

This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.

Admission Requirements

71+
120+
4.5+
6.5+
Standard entry to the course is open to those who have:
  • GCSE, O-level (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • at least three years' suitable experience within the field of planning - in an advanced technical or administration post *
* Applicants who have two years' work experience in planning at the commencement of their studies, and hold at least one A-level at grade C will also be considered.

UK/EU applicants for MSc Spatial Planning who were unsuccessful because their undergraduate degree attainment was unsuitable, will be reconsidered for progression by completing this course to the required standard.

31 Jul 2026
12 Months
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,250 GBP

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