Urban Studies BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Urban Studies 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 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25866 | £27832 | £33315 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22786 - £28487 | £22921 - £34054 | £26366 - £43222 |
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Course Description
Are you interested in cities and how they work? Do you like to think creatively about how urban spaces can address social problems and the injustices that come with city life? Use cutting edge interdisciplinary theory and practice in order to develop a deep critical awareness of how cities work on our BA Urban Studies. You'll learn how the fortunes of city dwellers around the world can depend on the actions of investors, politicians and community activists. This course gives you the freedom to specialise through a wide range of optional modules and equips you with key analytical skills in preparation for the workplace. You also have the flexibility to transfer to the MPlan Urban Studies and Planning, subject to certain criteria, and study abroad at one of our partner institutions in the USA, Denmark, France or Italy.
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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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 Urban Studies BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 90% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Urban & Regional Planning
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Costs
Tuition Fees Urban Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £22680 | 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 “Urban Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Urban Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £22680 | 161 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Urban Studies BSc (Hons) | University College London | 84% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £32100 | 146 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Urban Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22680 | 161 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
