Geography and Urban & Regional Planning
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Join us in tackling pressing societal challenges like urban regeneration through to sustainable development. Enabling you to shape the future of our cities and regions, for a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable environment.
Why Study Planning at Birmingham?
This programme mixes theory with hands-on experience of urban projects and field trips. You’ll develop a creative, problem-solving mindset to tackle global issues and find local solutions. With a focus on both academic study and real-world skills, you’ll be ready to make a lasting, positive impact on the environment and communities around you.
Professionally recognised - The programme is recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a 'spatial' accredited qualification, meaning that it provides an employability edge and a first step towards Chartered Membership of this Institute.
Transferable skills - You will gain skills in digital tech, data analysis, GIS, and more, enabling graduates to move into a wide range of rewarding and impactful careers.
Flexibility - As well as providing a varied and rigorous urban planning curriculum, the programme offers students the flexibility to choose from a wide range of Geography modules to shape their own learning journey.
Fieldwork - Fieldtrips are an integral part of the programme. As well as exploring Birmingham, one of the UK's largest and most dynamic cities, you will have the opportunity to attend European field trips in Years 1 and 2.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LK74
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- LK74
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
ABBPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 pointsWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Contextual admissions
The most common grades on entry for this course are above our standard offer. This does not mean that you need to achieve higher grades than our offer to be admitted.
We make alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes which are typically 1 or 2 grades lower. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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