Urban Studies

Urban solutions for a sustainable and just future.

Examine how cities can respond to the challenges of a changing world through our part-time courses in urban and regional studies. Focused on creating sustainable and just urban futures, these courses explore the social, economic, and environmental forces shaping cities worldwide.

Part of the University of Oxford’s Sustainable Urban Development Programme, our courses draw on almost two decades of research-led teaching. You can choose from a range of part-time study options, including a master’s degree, a doctoral degree, and short courses, designed for practitioners, researchers, and anyone with an interest in urban issues.

Flexible by design, these programmes enable you to combine study with professional and personal commitments. They attract a diverse cohort of learners from fields such as architecture, education, engineering, law, finance, landscape architecture, project management, planning, property development, and surveying, creating a rich environment for shared learning and exchange.

Through your studies, you will build a global network of peers and professionals, exchanging ideas across a range of urban contexts. Strong links with leading organisations, including The King's Foundation and the RICS, enhance the relevance and impact of the programme.