BA (Hons) Urban Planning in Newcastle United Kingdom | Newcastle University

Our professionally recognized Urban Planning program lets you examine the factors influencing urban areas and communities while shaping discussions about their development
This Urban Planning course concentrates on the constructed environment and its evolution. You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of planning methods, design principles, and housing regulations to prepare for a career in urban development.
The curriculum leverages Newcastle's dynamic heritage, from industrial growth and decline to its contemporary cultural revival. You'll work on practical projects tackling real-world planning scenarios, taking you beyond the classroom into the city and further afield. Second-year study trips also provide chances for international discovery and analysis.
You'll explore subjects like design principles, ecological sustainability, and housing policies, while engaging in various field excursions and hands-on projects to observe planning practices. Specialization options include worldwide poverty issues, urban space design, digital technology's impact on civic engagement, and strategies for large-scale developments and unforeseen challenges.

International study options available