Geography and Planning - BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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.Conveniently located in the same building, the departments of Geography and Urban Studies and Planning blend their expertise to offer you a flexible, wide-ranging dual honours degree.Combine the social, cultural and political elements of human geography with the applied, practical edge of a planning education.Your first year will establish the foundations of your knowledge of human geography and planning. In your second year, you'll develop your understanding of economic, social and political geographies, along with the planning policies and market processes that shape our towns and countryside.The third year will see you specialise in the modules that interest you most, culminating in your own dissertation research project.Thanks to our dedicated departmental careers and employability team, you’ll not only graduate with excellent career prospects, but also the skills and connections to make the most of every opportunity.Dedicated employability team - based in the department, the team supports you to get placements, brings in alumni to give guest lectures and works with industry to ensure you develop the most in-demand skills. It also supports you with career planning and CV workshops.Personal tutor - you're supported by a dedicated personal tutor, who meets you regularly through your studies to offer academic, pastoral and career support. They’ll act as a key point of contact to help you navigate your degree, discuss your progress and signpost you towards the relevant personal, study and employability services.Professional Skills modules - a feature of every year, these modules prepare you for professional employment or higher-level study and cover skills like project management, teamwork and negotiation. They will encourage you to reflect on the skills you’ve developed during your degree and will enable you to articulate and professionally present your skills and strengths (i.e. in a job interview).Optional placement year, Study abroad