Urban Planning and Development, BSc (Hons)

This programme, accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), addresses the social, economic, and environmental challenges of creating better living spaces. It examines how planning influences everyday life, from homes and community areas to transportation, and explores the evolution and improvement of places like cities and countryside through research and practice. Graduates benefit from strong career opportunities in planning, development, surveying, transport, economic development, environmental policy, and urban regeneration, with modules involving practitioners to enhance real-world application and employability.Distinctive features include studying in a top-ranked school for Town and Country Planning, as per The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020, with high research ratings and global policy links. It offers teaching by internationally respected staff, engagement with professional experts, access to advanced GIS and mapping facilities, and an optional international field study to apply skills in real-world contexts.