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BA Sustainable Urban Design and Planning

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sustainable Urban Design and Planning
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BAH-SDP
Median salary
£37,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 93%
  • Organisation and management: 86%
  • Learning resources: 80%
  • Student voice: 80%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 90 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 69%
  • Working and studying: 13%
  • Further study: 4%
  • Unemployed: 7%

Most common jobs

  • Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 35%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 19%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 9%
  • Elementary occupations: 6%
  • Find their work meaningful: 95%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 2%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 7%
  • London: 35%
  • South East: 33%
  • South West: 10%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Scotland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 95%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Sustainable Urban Design and Planning at Oxford Brookes University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £54,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Planning (urban, rural and regional).

What do graduates of BA Sustainable Urban Design and Planning at Oxford Brookes University do next?

86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sustainable Urban Design and Planning at Oxford Brookes University?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Sustainable Urban Design and Planning at Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.

Does BA Sustainable Urban Design and Planning at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Sustainable Urban Design and Planning at Oxford Brookes University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.