Urban Studies BA (Hons)

This course gives you the chance to explore aspects of urban planning alongside optional modules in geography, politics and sociology. At the end of the second year, you have the option to switch to the four-year (accredited) MPlan if you like.Switch to the MPlan in year three and you’ll get a period of work experience in a local planning office or private sector consultancy, and an extra year of specialised topics in planning and development.Sheffield is the top-rated Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) planning school in the UK. Our graduates work in planning, regeneration, urban design, housing, heritage and conservation. Typical roles include environmental advisor, property analyst, planning consultant, regeneration project officer and chartered surveyor.