Environment and Planning (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

Throughout the Environment and Planning (Hons) BA programme from  University of Liverpool , you will develop a broad overview of how our towns, cities and regions have developed and have an opportunity to specialise in environmental or urban regeneration issues. You’ll gain a rounded understanding of the factors and forces that are shaping the environment and the role that planning can play in reconciling competing and conflicting interests. 

Attention is focused on approaches to the protection and enhancement of natural and built environments in a rapidly changing world. An interdisciplinary approach to study provides learning opportunities that draw upon the expertise of academics in Planning as well as academics in the departments of Geography, Sociology and Architecture.

Career opportunities:

The programmes are varied, interdisciplinary, and have a strong vocational focus, meaning that Liverpool planning graduates enter a wide range of planning related careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Recent employers of Environment and Planning graduates include:

• Consultancy: Atkins, Arup, Indigo, Savills
• Local Authority: Islington Borough Council, Lancashire County Council
• Public bodies: Transport for London (TFL), Natural England, Environment Agency, National Parks Authorities
• Non-governmental organisations: Liverpool Vision, Council for the Protection of Rural England, RSPB
• Advocacy: Housing associations, social enterprise, economic development.

The graduates leave to take up a very wide range of careers, including in the following areas:

• Planning and environmental consultants
• Strategic, local and transport development planning
• Urban regeneration and environmental development management
• Urban designers
• GIS and data science specialists
• Academic researchers.