Overview

As the global population continues to grow, learn how you can help create sustainable cities, towns, villages and communities, finding solutions to planning challenges of the future.

With high quality research and excellent teaching, highlighted by our 96% student satisfaction rate (Unistats), you will be studying at a top university for planning, regeneration and development.

Discover the fascinating ways in which the planning system, regeneration practices and development processes work with the Planning, Regeneration and Development (Hons) course from Ulster University.

Career options

Many of our graduates pursue careers in planning, but others secure careers in the regeneration and property development sectors. Our graduates tend to work across the public, private and community sectors, both nationally and internationally. These include:Public sector

Working in local authorities (local district councils and county councils).

Facilitating development management, regeneration, policy development and local development planning.

Private sector

Working in independent town planning / property development consultancies.

Advising on development potential and design.

Submitting and managing planning applications.

Community / charities / voluntary sector

Working for campaigning and community organisations, such as the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the National Trust, or Community Places.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creating Development

Sustainable Development in the Built Environment

Law, Governance and Society

Planning and Regeneration
Housing and Neighbourhoods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

360-480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 54 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The A Level requirement for this course is BBC or BCC requiring A Level Grade B in Geography

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: award profile DMM

Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades CDD

Scottish Highers: Grades BBCCC
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 25 points (12 at higher level). English and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 must be achieved in the overall profile

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4855 GBP / year

≈ 4855 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - 9,535 per year (last year's fee)

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

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