Human Geography and Planning (Accredited), BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Our BSc in Geography and Planning with professional placement year is designed to equip you with essential employability skills for a competitive job market. It explores global, national, and local processes of change, including environmental, social, cultural, political, and economic trends, and the role of planning in shaping their impacts on various places. Students examine the evolving nature of spaces, the interplay between society and space, and the state's influence, while contextualising local issues within a global framework. Topics range from environmental shifts in the UK and socio-economic changes in Wales to international development, blending transnational spatial analysis with detailed case studies through field visits to destinations like Amsterdam and Hong Kong.The programme fosters analytical skills for studying spatial change and integrates geographical insights with urban and regional planning concerns. Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), it offers distinctive features such as comprehensive coverage of human geography and planning, access to research excellence, strong institutional links, advanced facilities like GIS, and opportunities for Welsh-language assessments. A professional placement year allows you to apply acquired knowledge in real-world settings, enhancing practical skills and contributing to RTPI accreditation.