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Geography and Urban Planning BA (Hons)

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Study Human Geography alongside issues relating to Urban Planning to understand the challenges of our cities and contribute to future societies.

Course overview

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.

The degree integrates core areas from our geography and urban planning degrees to equip you with strong analytical and practical skills.

Your first year is professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Professional accreditation

Stage 1 of this degree is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Some students particularly enjoy the planning element of this degree and decide they’d like to become a town planner. The accredited first year means you’re eligible to transfer to our Master of Planning MPlan Honours or Urban Planning BA Honours degree if this is something you decide you’d like to pursue.

Teaching methods

Our courses have a high level of staff and student interaction, including:

  • tutorials
  • lectures
  • seminars

All modules also require a considerable amount of independent study, culminating in a dissertation under expert supervision in stage 3.

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. A work placement is not available if you're spending a year studying abroad. Placements are subject to availability.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
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£ 25,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma : D:30,M:15,P:0

30 level 3 credits achieved at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit. GCSE Maths grade B or 6 or Pass in Level 2 Maths required.

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

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