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Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Architecture and Urban Planning BA
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
You'll study topics that explore the cultural, historical and technological context of architectural design, and help you understand the implications of your design decisions. Our city will provide the ultimate case study for you, with an architectural legacy that few UK cities can rival.
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Urban Planning BA Honours
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Our accredited Urban Planning degree allows you to explore the forces that shape our cities and neighbourhoods and help lead the debate about their future. This Urban Planning degree focuses on the built environment and how it’s developed. You'll develop a thorough understanding of planning processes, design awareness and housing policy so you're equipped to pursue a career in town planning.
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
BEng Urban Planning and Design
- Suzhou, China
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
In the BEng Urban Planning and Design programme, you will study the planning and design of urban and rural landscapes in both local and international contexts. You will obtain knowledge and skills to analyse, critique and contribute to the shaping of the sustainable development agenda in China and around the world.
The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
BA
On-Campus
English
Our programme therefore places a strong emphasis on understanding the dynamics of cities and systems of cities; and the way public policy, urban management and design interventions interact positively and negatively with the spontaneous social and economic processes that make up city life. We place importance on research, applied statistical analysis, observation and communication, and introduce you to theories and methods, design thinking and design skills during the four years of study.
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Community Studies
- 19th floor, USA
BA
Distance Learning
English
The BA in Urban and Community Studies degree program is designed for students with interests in urban, social, economic, and political issues, especially as they relate to diverse working class communi. Students in the program have opportunities for experiential and applied learning, including fieldwork and workplace-based projects in New York City.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change | YORK UNIVERSITY
Bachelors in Cities, Regions, Planning (BES)
- Toronto, Canada
BA
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
We live in an urban world. Cities and city regions around the globe face pressing social and environmental challenges linked to the climate crisis, emerging infectious disease, global displacement and migration, and deepening inequalities and racial divides. But cities are also the places where solutions to these problems can be found. In Cities, Regions, Planning, you learn to apply inclusive and sustainable planning interventions, consulting skills, governance, and political procedures, and activist tools to manage urban growth (and decline), provide infrastructure, integrate newcomers, and mitigate environmental impacts.
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BA Programs in Architecture Studies Urban Planning
A Bachelor of Arts, or BA, is a post-secondary degree usually administered by a college or university. It can take four years or more to complete, but the knowledge and skills gained in such a program can open doors to new career opportunities and increased earning potential.
What is a BA in Urban Planning? This degree is designed to teach students to consider a community’s social, environmental and economic resources as well as its various needs and to integrate that information into plans for residential, recreational and commercial spaces that function elegantly and efficiently. Students learn to consider the disparate needs of urban and rural communities as well as public and private entities. Coursework may include studying architectural and design principles, economics, public policy, sociology and environmental issues.
Urban planning students often have excellent spatial skills and an intuitive understanding of design principles. Their education may develop those abilities, while imparting planning and problem solving skills that will benefit graduates in both their professional and private lives.
The cost of an urban planning degree depends on a variety of factors, including the length of time needed to complete the program, the institution chosen and the cost of housing and books. Some students may be eligible for scholarships and grants to assist them.
Graduates of an urban planning program have many career options. They may utilize their skills working for a government agency, on a planning and zoning committee, or as part of an urban renewal team. They may help organizations to assess the merit of various development opportunities and help them to determine the best way to develop an area in order to meet budget and environmental restrictions while meeting the needs of the community. They may go into private practice or find work in academic institutions.
Urban planning is an exciting industry with interesting career opportunities around the world. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.