Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc

This Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc focuses on future-oriented planning and the management of urban, social, and economic change within the built and natural environment. This degree is designed to train a new generation of urban practitioners with the creativity to address major challenges such as climate change, regeneration, and public health. This curriculum integrates theories and methodologies from social sciences, spatial planning, and urban design to transform towns and cities. This program provides specialized training in industry-relevant software for graphic communication, GIS, and urban design. This course emphasizes hands-on experience through fieldwork, site visits, and project work focused on live examples of urban regeneration. This degree is accredited by both the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ensuring professional recognition. Students have the opportunity for a two-week voluntary work placement with industry partners and the option to study abroad at various global universities. This course seeks intellectually curious individuals interested in the economic and environmental dimensions of cities. This training prepares graduates for professional careers across a wide range of built environment disciplines by mastering the skills needed to deliver complex urban change.