Geography and Planning BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Geography and Planning BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Urban & Regional Planning.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £28500 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £28000 | £23000 - £33000 | £27000 - £41000 |
All Urban & Regional Planning courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Urban & Regional Planning
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25578 | £26517 | £32332 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22157 - £29294 | £21866 - £32586 | £25708 - £41949 |
All Urban & Regional Planning courses in the UK
Course Description
Explore how people and places interact on our dual honours degree programme which combines teaching expertise from the Departments of Geography and Urban Studies and Planning.
You can select modules in order to specialise in particular areas on this highly flexible degree. The modules are a combination of geographic and urban planning topics which offer insights into the processes, policies and practices operating within urban and rural areas.
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 enables you to specialise in the modules that interest you, culminating in your own dissertation research project.
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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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geography and Planning BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 30% | Teaching Professionals |
| 20% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees Geography and Planning BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £25540 | year 1 |
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)
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About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Geography”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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