You’ll examine environmental, social and economic issues and the causes of urban and regional change and undertake projects that develop your ability to guide the development of planning schemes.
You’ll learn to respond to the changing needs of people, culture and society within a rapidly changing world. And develop your understanding of the factors and preconditions necessary for the successful delivery of planning within the built and natural environment. You’ll gain a rounded understanding of the factors and forces that are shaping the urban environment, the role that planning can play in developing and renewing urban areas, and reconciling competing and conflicting interests.
We’ll challenge you to enquire, debate and explore issues in design, planning, society, the environment and in relation to the supply and management of resources at a local and global scale. Our graduates aspire, enhance, develop and lead in design and planning professions, as well as community and environmental organisations and media careers.
A broad range of subjects are covered via lectures, seminars, field study visits, practical workshops and collaborative or individual projects. A variety of assessment methods will help you develop your academic and professional skills, such as coursework, projects, reports, essays, exams, groupwork, seminars, presentations, practical workshops and portfolios. Precedent study field trips in the UK and abroad are essential part of our programmes.
An interdisciplinary approach to study will give you an opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and aptitude for professional practice through a range of learning experiences. These will include placements, workshops, active engagement with communities, group project live scenarios, precedent field visits and research of theoretical concepts.
Working in our multi-disciplinary super studio environments, you’ll collaborate and learn with students from disciplines such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture, Construction and Quantity surveying courses.
112 tariff points (calculate your points at UCAS.com)
Your points must include at least 2 A Levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications, for example:
BBC at A levels, DMM at BTEC or use a combination of qualifications to achieve the required tariff.
If your course has a fast-track option that you’re applying to, you’ll also need to pass an entry interview.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants though the entry requirements still apply.
Some courses require several years of working experiences in the relevant industry.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and you’re welcome to contact our admissions team if you have questions.
English and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
Place selection for this course will be based on a portfolio.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham | — | — | — |
Graduates from this course can go on to work in:
All of our existing programmes enjoy the benefit of links with local, national and international practices, business and organisations such as:
Our strong industry links offer opportunities for awards, intern positions, live challenges, visiting lecturers and employability skills workshops that could offer a real boost to your graduate career pathway.
The course has been written with urban: city, town and rural strategic planners from a broad spectrum of local, national and international organisations. This means it meets the needs of changing contemporary practice in the industry and the needs of society while also exploring the great global challenges that urban and rural planners will need to be conversant with in the future.
You’ll work on construction modules and design context-related projects with students from Architecture, Interior Architecture and Quantity Surveying so that you can build collaborative relationships, design, innovate and learn from each other. This develops an understanding of the challenges that are posed when working across multiple professional contexts. As a result, you’ll gain essential transferable skills, becoming considerate professionals and good negotiators before joining industry upon graduation.
Be visionary in specialist studios with the latest industry technology, collaborate with other artists and designers as well as media and technology students, and be inspired by practising professionals to develop your own authentic voice.
As part of your course you can gain valuable experience on an optional placement year.
