Urban Planning
Urban planning is the study of land use. The goal is to ensure sustainable economic development and a better environment. You will consider physical form, social impact, economics priorities and the context of the landscape.
Study planning and you can literally make the world a better place. You'll use your creativity, empathy and analytical skills to create improved living environments for thousands of people drawing on the fields of sociology, politics, engineering and architecture.
Good to Know
This is a degree specialism that you might move into at Master's level after an undergraduate degree in a related area, but there are also a variety of undergraduate degrees within this discipline each placing the emphasis of studies on different areas of the field.
Urban Planning
Campus | Institution Name | Country | Campus Style | Institution Size | Selectivity | Education Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of Birmingham | UK, UAE | Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station. | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus. | |
Cardiff University | UK | City Campus | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects | |
Carleton University | Canada | Nestled between the Rideau River & Rideau Canal in the heart of Canada's capital city, Ottawa | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Open Admission (almost all admitted) - For most programs, if a student meets the requirements, they will be admitted. | Over 26 degrees & over 200 programs with an emphasis on hands-on learning | |
Lafayette College | USA | A small city with big charm, Easton is a hot spot for shows, food, festivals, trails, and more. | Small Institution <5000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate | Lafayette blends liberal arts and engineering, with a keen focus on interdisciplinary studies. | |
University of Manchester | UK | Island Campus in a City | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Single subject focus with some predefined combination/Joint Honours courses that combine complementary areas of study e.g. Engineering with Management | |
Minerva University | USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan. | Safe, welcoming residences in dynamic urban environments | Small Institution <5000 | Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/ | Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format. | |
Oxford Brookes University | UK | Suburban Campus | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Our entry requirements vary from course to course. They range from 104-136 UCAS tariff points. | Our graduates are known for their employability, students benefit from our strong industry links. | |
Parsons Paris, The New School | New York City, United States / Paris, France | Medium Institution New York, Small Atelier Styled Institution Paris | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | Art and design, Inter/Transdisciplinary Education, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts |
Useful Skills
Idea Visualisation | |
Empathy | |
ICT | |
Practical (working with your hands) | |
Analytical | |
Mathematical | |
Data Manipulation | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Organisation | |
Design Mindset |
