Undergraduate courses

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

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Undergraduate

Urban Studies and Planning MPlan(UG)

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code K400
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Gain the skills, knowledge and qualification to enter planning and related professions with our four-year integrated masters degree. Our MPlan is the only triple-accredited programme of its kind in the UK, combining core skills with an interdisciplinary intellectual approach.
Undergraduate

Urban Studies BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code L722
3 years
/ Full-time

Study the past, present and future of urban and built environments using cutting-edge theories and practices in politics, economics, design, sociology, environmental studies and geography.
Undergraduate

Geography and Planning BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code LK74
3 years
/ Full-time

Combining human geography with planning, this course allows you to tackle issues of environmental and social justice within the context of urban development. This course is jointly taught by the Departments of Geography and Urban Studies and Planning.
Undergraduate

Global Sustainable Development BA

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L800
3 years
/ Full-time

Take an interdisciplinary focus on international development, examining global issues through the lens of social justice and sustainability. You will benefit from innovative practice-based learning, and develop your professional skills in research, ethics, policy analysis and stakeholder management.

2024-25 entry

Student experiences

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

Gaby Medforth MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

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

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