Undergraduate prospectus 2020

Entry requirements

Qualification	Grades
A Levels	BBB
A Levels + additional qualifications	BBC + B in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate	32
BTEC	DDM in a relevant subject
Cambridge Pre-U	M2 M2 M2
Scottish Highers	AABBB
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels	B + BB
Access to HE	Entry requirements for mature students
Other qualifications	Other UK qualifications Other EU/international qualifications
Other requirements GCSE Maths grade 4 or grade C You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade C/4; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification Equivalent English language qualifications Access Sheffield - find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department

Modules - what you study and when

The modules listed below are examples from the last academic year. There may be some changes before you start your course. For the very latest module information, check with the department direct.

Course information on Department of Urban Studies and Planning website

First year

Core modules:

Development, Planning and the State

Planning Project

The Making of Urban Places

Economics for Spatial Planning

Information and Communication Skills

The Environmental Challenge

Urban Analytics

Professional Skills Development (L1)

Second year

Core modules:

European Urban Field Class

Professional Skills Development (L2)

Optional modules:

Design and Development Project

Profit, Planning and Context

Spatial Analysis

Urban Design and Place-Making

Urban Theory

Third year

Core modules:

Dissertation

Professional Skills Development (L3)

The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers.

In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

Learning and assessment

These figures give an indication of how you'll learn and be assessed. They're a combined average of all the years of the course. The learning and assessment percentages could vary depending on the modules you choose.

Learning
Scheduled teaching	21%
Independent study	77%
Placement	3%
Assessment
Exams/tests	18%
Coursework	82%
Practical	0%

Department of Urban Studies and Planning

We're the top-rated Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) accredited Planning School in the UK. Our degrees are designed with your career in mind. Our close links with industry mean you'll develop the skills employers really value.

Our courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to build a successful career in planning and other urban studies professions.

Planning and investing in the spaces where we live and work has never been more important. Our courses look at key issues such as sustainability and urban regeneration. We'll give you the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in the world.

As a top UK planning school we are acclaimed internationally for the quality of our teaching and research. Our strong links to businesses and local government mean our courses focus strongly on skills needed for the workplace. Employers tell us the skills they need from planning graduates, and we help you to develop them.

We encourage you to be creative and apply your skills to complex social, political and environmental issues. With an 'open door policy' and balance between lectures, seminars and practical work, our staff will give you the confidence and support you need to succeed.

Department of Urban Studies and Planning website

What our graduates do

Our dedicated Employability Team will enhance your employability and aid you in securing suitable work placements and experience. They can also check CVs, applications, cover letters, and help find the right graduate role for you.

Most of our graduates go on to work in planning or a related career in the built environment professions, including housing, transport planning, development control, forward planning, regeneration, urban design, heritage and conservation.

Recent graduates have gone on to work for public and private sector organisations such as AECOM, Arup, CBRE, Deloitte, Harrow London Borough Council, Sheffield City Council and the Lake District National Park Authority. More than half of our graduate planners take up posts with planning consultancies and several are employed by major global built environment firms.

Our alumni frequently return to the department to give talks on cutting-edge planning topics. Several alumni sit on our Liaison Board, ensuring our courses are in tune with the needs of employers. Many alumni work at organisations which can offer work placements, or choose to attend our speed networking event where current students can gain one-on-one careers advice.

Student profile

"The whole experience has been amazing, it's such a good place. The student community is great. It's surprising how comfortable you can feel at home here in a short space of time."

Stacey Clark
Urban Studies and Planning