Urban Planning (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

The Urban Planning (Hons) BA programme from University of Liverpool is focused on approaches to planning for the urban environment in a rapidly changing world. An interdisciplinary approach to study provides learning opportunities that draw upon the expertise of academics in the Department of Geography and planning.

With major changes occurring in how we address transport infrastructure, housing and green belt development studying a degree in planning from the University of Liverpool provide the practical skills, as well as, the theoretical understanding required to balance the needs of urban and rural development.

Career opportunities:

The Urban Planning BA(Hons) programme is varied, interdisciplinary, and has a strong vocational focus, meaning that you enter a wide range of planning related careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Career paths taken by our recent graduates:

• Planning and environmental consultants
• Transport planning and urban regeneration
• Economic development
• Environmental management
• GIS and data science specialists
• Social housing.

The recent graduates have found employment with the following:

• 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.