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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: K45F

URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR)

London South Bank University
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,400Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London South Bank University, the BA (Hons) URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The foundation of your future There’s more than one way into a planning career. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree course, but have the experience, maturity and determination to work in the sector, then this course is for you. This foundation year isn’t a freestanding degree - but it’s the perfect preparation for one. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Planning Concepts
Geographical Foundations and Sustainability
Urban Design Principles
Environmental Analysis and Assessment
Planning Policy and Legislation
Geographic Information Systems
Research Methods in Planning
Academic Skills and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:K45F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,600

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London South Bank University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£32,000
3 years£21,000£28,000£34,500
5 years£26,000£33,000£45,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About London South Bank University

London South Bank University offers URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#901QS World
#61UK Ranking
15,760+Students
63+Courses

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