BSc (Hons) Geography and Urban and Regional Planning

The Geography and Urban and Regional Planning BSc explores some of the big issues facing today's and tomorrow's societies, including key issues such as urban regeneration, climate change, sustainable development, property development, community involvement and transport infrastructure.

Urban and regional planning lies at the heart of the major challenges that face existing and future generations. Decisions that are taken today can have a major impact on what happens to our towns and cities in the future, so it is important that we get those decisions right. Only by having an in-depth understanding of the way our towns and cities work can we hope to make informed decisions about the future of the built environment.

This unique Geography and Urban and Regional Planning BSc builds this understanding by drawing on the research and international reputation of the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) here at Birmingham. Based in the great planning laboratory that is Birmingham, you will be able to exploit fully the huge wealth of case study material available on your doorstep whilst interpreting these experiences in an international context. This will bring to life the issues you are studying and set them in a real world context.

You will have access to a wide range of modules in one of the largest and most vibrant geography departments in the country, on top of the flexibility and choice offered in planning.

Number of A levels required:
3
Typical offer:
ABB
Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking

BTEC Extended Diploma will not be considered without suitable Geography content or additional A level - contact us for further guidance.
BTEC Diploma accepted in combination with an A level.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma accepted in combination with two A levels.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6, 5, 5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable.

TOEFL 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.