BSc Human Geography & Planning

The Geography: Human and Planning BSc course at Cardiff University provides a comprehensive understanding of human geography and planning, with a particular focus on urban and regional development. Students are exposed to a wide range of areas in geography, planning and environmental management, learning the key concepts, theories, and methods necessary to succeed in these fields.Course Content: The first year of the course covers core and optional modules in Geography, while the second year involves further optional modules, along with a field study visit. During the final year, students focus on a personal research project and further deep-dive into specialized subjects from a wide range of third-year optional modules.Key Modules: The key modules include Core Ideas in Human Geography, Skills for Geographers, Urban and Regional Development, Making Global Places, Field Study Visit, Planning Theory and Practice, Planning Policy and Law, among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), which implies that graduates are eligible for licentiate membership of the RTPI. Future Careers: Graduates of the course can find opportunities within the public sector (local government, development agencies), private sector (in real estate, environmental consultancy, transportation), and in voluntary sector organizations. It also prepares students for higher studies and research in geography, planning and environmental management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.