Urban Studies
Explore cities in the UK and across the world from a variety of perspectives.
About the programme
UCAS Code: BA Combined Honours (Y001)
Urban Studies offers a unique opportunity to take modules that focus on the built environment from across the disciplines of planning and architecture, and further informed by urban design and landscape. You’ll learn about the social forces shaping our society and spaces to address questions such as:
- What makes a good city?
- How can we plan for climate change?
- What techniques can be used to understand and ‘read’ cities?
- How do policy and politics shape urban planning processes?
Many modules use real world examples to develop practical understanding of cities often including short trips to projects in 缅北禁地 and other parts of the UK.
Urban Studies is offered by the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape.
Stage 1
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
Please note that this is an indicative list of the modules you may be able to take. The final list will be confirmed at a later date.
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Credit Value |
Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Planning Histories of the City | 20 | Semester 1 | |
| Planning Contexts | 20 | Semester 2 | |
| Introduction to Architecture | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 | |
| Planning Processes (Recommended) | 10 | Semester 2 | |
| Design Awareness and Communication | 10 | Semester 1 | |
| Economics of Development 1 | 10 | Semester 2 | |
| Environment and Sustainability | 10 | Semester 2 | |
| Social Worlds | 20 | Semester 1 | |
| Shaping Towns and Cities (Recommended) | 20 | Semester 1 | |
| Planning for a Better World | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 |
Get in touch
If you have any questions about choosing this subject as part of your Combined Honours degree, contact us and we'll be more than happy to help.
Subject advisers
Dr Cat Button – School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape.