BA (Hons) Geography and Urban Planning at Newcastle University

Study Human Geography alongside issues relating to Urban Planning to understand the challenges of our cities and contribute to future societies. You'll learn about the social forces that shape our society and the spaces we live in and discover techniques for ‘reading’ cities and spaces. Our renowned experts will guide you through the practices of public planning and design, and help you explore the political and democratic factors that influence it, setting foundations for your career.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Architecture Planning and Landscape  |  Duration: Full time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We’ll introduce you to the study of planning and geography through subjects such as planning theory and systems, and urban, regional, social and environmental issues. You can specialise by choosing a range of topics from the geography and planning disciplines. Compulsory modules include: Interconnected World, Coasts and Communities: Human Geography Fieldwork, Mapping a changing world: GIS for Geographers, Planning Processes, Economics of Development I, Shaping Towns and Cities, Planning for a Better World, Research Skills, Dissertation.

Career pathways

You will leave with sought after skills, including teamwork, project management, research and presentation skills, and therefore will have access to a wide variety of careers. A Geography and Urban Planning degree from Newcastle will ensure you develop the skills that employers look for and can open the doors to a wide range of careers. Graduate roles and employers include: Transport for London; ARUP; The Association of European Schools of Planning; teaching; law; business management; accountancy; the armed forces and many others.

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