Geography and Urban Planning - BA (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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The degree integrates core areas from our geography and urban planning degrees and is designed to equip you with strong analytical skills and practical implementation abilities. You will learn about the social forces that shape our society and spaces we live in, as well as the practices of public planning and design. Your first year is professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute.
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31st
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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Established in 1834, Newcastle University is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK...

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King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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