ObjectivesOur Urban Studies and Planning course offers a professionally-accredited route into the planning profession. Our Urban Studies and Geography and Planning degrees allow you to combine the study of planning with related fields and offer flexibility to move between courses and to enter a range of careers when you graduate. Each of our courses has a distinctive structure and content, with options that allow you to shape your own programme of study. Small group and individual teaching, and assessment by coursework, increase in importance as you progress through your studies. We operate a personal and academic development system to help you to get the most from your university experience. We also have an excellent record of graduate employment.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB Scottish Advanced Highers - BBC Scottish Highers - ABBB Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions, 1 Merit International Baccalaureate - 32 points European Baccalaureate - 73% Core Requirements - Grade C in GCSE Maths. Other useful, but not compulsory subjects are: Economics, History, Sociology, Law, Art, Design and Technology.
Academic titleBA Urban Studies and Planning
Course descriptionOur students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Development, Planning and the State 20