BSc (Hons.) Urban Planning

The Urban Planning course at the University of the West of England is an innovative degree course aiming to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to work within the urban planning sector. This course combines elements of urban design, sustainability, public policy, housing and transport planning to provide a well-rounded foundation for a career in urban planning.Course Content: The Urban Planning course ensures an understanding of the ways in which decisions about the built environment are made, and the impact of these decisions on the natural environment, economic performance, and social justice. The course provides a spectrum of critical, creative, and practical skills. It incorporates both theoretical and practical elements, including field studies to visit a range of major UK and European cities.Key Modules: Key modules within the course include 'Planning Theory, Law and Ethics', 'Sustainable Cities', 'Urban Design', 'Economic Policy and Planning', 'Planning and Climate Change', 'Neighbourhood Planning in Practice' and 'Transport and Infrastructure Planning'.Accreditations: The degree is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) providing the foundation degree required for subsequent professional qualification as a chartered town and country planner.Future Careers: This course progressively prepares students to enter urban planning-related professions in areas such as planning practice, development control, lobbying and campaigning, research, public and social policy, and public sector development. The course also offers potential direct progression to RICS accredited MSc courses in Planning and Development and Urban and Rural Planning.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.