Human Geography and Planning BSc (Hons)
Cardiff University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Human Geography and Planning BSc (Hons) and other courses in Urban & Regional Planning at Cardiff University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Urban & Regional Planning.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Urban & Regional Planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Urban & Regional Planning at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £28000 | £35000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £28500 | £25500 - £32000 | £29500 - £40000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Urban & Regional Planning
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25578 | £26517 | £32332 |
25-75 percentile range | £22157 - £29294 | £21866 - £32586 | £25708 - £41949 |
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Course Description
This course, which is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (dependent upon the modules selected), provides you with a broad-based spatial education that combines the problem-solving approaches of planning with the topical insights of geography.
As well as forging strong links between the geography and planning disciplines, the BSc Geography (Human) and Planning course has been specifically designed to provide you with key employability skills that will support you in an increasingly competitive labour market. You will gain an understanding of global, national and local processes of change, key environmental, social, cultural, political and economic trends and the role that planning plays in shaping their effects on different places.
The course examines the changing nature of spaces and places, the relationship between society and space, and the roles of the state. Placing local and national issues in a global context, the course covers topics which range from environmental change in the UK, and economic and social change in Wales, to regional and international development.
The course combines an appreciation of transnational spatial change with detailed case study work, through field study visits, away days and projects. It fosters an understanding of the main geographical trends in the world today, along with the analytical skills needed to study spatial change. At the same time, students are expected to link the insights derived from the geography modules to the more specific concerns of urban and regional planning.
Field study visits are a key aspect of our Geography (Human) and Planning programme. Previous destinations include Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Tanzania.
The distinctive features of the course include:
•a condensed but comprehensive coverage of both Human Geography and Planning
•the opportunity to study in a School consistently highly rated for its research excellence
•the involvement of internationally reputed research staff who are active in both scholarly and practitioner/policy networks
•close links with planning institutions, especially in Wales
•access to a laboratory with high-quality printing facilities, GIS (Geographic Information System) and Edina digimap mapping facilities
•excellent library and access to online journals and databases
•a field study visit option (currently a choice of destination between Hong Kong, Tanzania, Los Angeles and New York) to explore issues in a real world case study, and deploy skills acquired through the degree into practice
•the facility to undertake assessments in the Welsh language if preferred.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Human Geography and Planning BSc (Hons) at Cardiff University
65% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
20% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects. We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- MBA
Costs
Tuition Fees Human Geography and Planning BSc (Hons)
Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
International | £20700 | year 1 |
EU | £20700 | year 1 |
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
International | £22950 | year 1 |
EU | £22950 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students from the UK and Islands:
Fees stated are for the 2024/25 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete to the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland:
Students from the rest of the world (international):
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Cardiff University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #37
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #1
- #51
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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About Cardiff University
Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023