Dr. Patricia Canelas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patricia Canelas is Course Director and Lecturer for the Master's program in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Kellogg College. She previously held academic positions at University College London and the University of Reading, as well as at Escola Superior de Actividades Imobiliárias, Universidade Católica in Portugal. With a PhD from UCL in Planning, her academic focus integrates her extensive experience as an architect and urban planner, emphasizing policy analysis at local and national levels in both Portugal and the UK. Patricia's research critically examines the dynamic interplay among public, private, and civic sectors in governance and value creation linked to the built environment. She is particularly interested in concepts of urban governance, real estate practices, land value dynamics, place-making, and urban regeneration. Patricia actively participates in international research projects across various countries, including China and the Netherlands, ensuring her contributions are influential and relevant within the field of sustainable urban development.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.