BA (Hons) Urban Design & Planning

The BSc Urban Design & Planning course, offered by the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), caters to students seeking skills and expertise in urban design, spatial justice, and the planning to shape the future urban environment. The program bridges humanities, social sciences, engineering, and the arts to help students understand and respond to the complex demands of urban design and planning.Course Content: The course focuses on three essential areas: theoretical knowledge and understanding of urban histories, geographies, and systems; practical skills to design, plan, and manage urban environments; and soft skills needed to work in multidisciplinary teams, communicate ideas effectively, and champion urban causes. The course utilizes a mix of lectures, seminars, studio-based design projects, site visits, fieldwork, and engagement with external practitioners.Key Modules: The course consists of key modules such as Spatial Design Studio, Geographic Thought and Practice, Histories and Theories of Urbanism, Place and Space, Shaping the Modern City, Urban Justice, Material and Making, Building Futures, Design, and Advocacy.Accreditations: UCA is working with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) to affirm accreditation for this course, which will enable graduates to follow a route to full membership of the RTPI.Future Careers: Graduates from this programme can look forward to careers in urban design or town planning and other aligned professions, contributing to the growing demand for professionals who can consider design, planning and allied aspects together.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.