BA Geography and Planning at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Combining human geography with planning, this course allows you to tackle issues of environmental and social justice within the context of urban development.

Faculty: School of Geography and Planning | Department: School of Geography and Planning | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year core modules include Development, Planning and the State, an introduction to spatial planning in theory and practice and the English planning system.

Career pathways

This degree prepares you for a broad range of careers. It provides you with the ability to understand and address complex social, political and cultural challenges. You may go on to a career in policy development and social research or use your enhanced data handling and analysis skills to go into data science and data visualisation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer, 2027-28 entry (UCAS LK74): A Levels: ABB A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification BBB + B in a social science related EPQ; BBB + B in Core Maths International Baccalaureate 33; 32, with B in a social-science based extended essay BTEC Extended Diploma DDD BTEC Diploma DD + B at A Level Scottish Highers AAABB Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB Access to HE Diploma The award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (GCSE English Language grade 4/C or an alternative acceptable English language qualification also accepted). Applicants eligible for the Access Sheffield contextual scheme receive a lower offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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