Undergraduate courses

We offer undergraduates a choice of three exciting and challenging degree programmes across the fields of planning, urban studies and geography.

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Our flexible courses can be customised to suit your interests, or even combined with another subject to widen your career options.

We offer the flexibility to transfer between our undergraduate programmes during your studies, subject to some restrictions, and provide opportunities for you to spend part of your course with our partner universities in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA.

98% of our graduates go on to find work or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016/17).

Teaching and learning changes for 2020-21

Due to the coronavirus pandemic we have made some changes to teaching and learning for some courses in the 2020-21 academic year. These pages will be updated regularly, so please check back for the latest information about your course.

Undergraduate

Urban Studies and Planning MPlan (UG)

A four-year course, professionally accredited by the RTPI, leading to an undergraduate Master of Planning qualification. You’ll gain practical and professional experience through planning projects, an overseas residential field course and work placements.

  • Start: September 2021
  • UCAS code: K400
  • Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate

Urban Studies BA

Offering interdisciplinary modules for understanding cities both in the UK and abroad, allowing you to branch out in the subjects that most interest you. Flexibility and personalisation are key while still ensuring that you gain practical skills for the workplace.

  • Start: September 2021
  • UCAS code: L722
  • Duration: 3 years
Undergraduate

Geography and Planning BA

This course is aimed at students who are interested in Human Geography and Urban Development. You’ll combine strengths of both the Departments of Geography and USP. The course will provide you with a good basis for a subsequent accredited MA.

  • Start: September 2021
  • UCAS code: LK74
  • Duration: 3 years

Student experiences

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My degree helped me develop my skills by working with a real client

Gaby Medforth Urban Studies and Planning MPlan

Gaby chose to apply to the University of Sheffield due to our reputation as one of the best planning departments in the country.

Related information

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Undergraduate online open days

We’re number one in the north for graduate employment. Find out why at our online open day on ​​​Saturday 17 October.

Online open days