Geography and Urban and Regional Planning with Year Abroad

University of Birmingham

This course addresses critical societal challenges, from urban regeneration to sustainable development, with the unique opportunity to spend a year abroad. This experience will empower you to shape the future of cities and regions, fostering healthier, fairer, and more sustainable environments. Through our Urban and Regional Planning course, you'll gain the skills to design better communities, tackle issues like climate change and inequality, and create spaces that benefit everyone. Enhance your learning with international experience, choosing from a diverse range of exchange partners to broaden your perspective on urban and regional planning. Urban and regional planning will shape your future by giving you the skills to design better cities and communities. You will be tackling issues like climate change and inequality to help create spaces that are more sustainable for everyone. This programme mixes theory with hands-on experience of urban projects and field trips. You’ll develop a creative, problem-solving mindset to tackle global issues and find local solutions. With a focus on both academic study and real-world skills, you’ll be ready to make a lasting, positive impact on the environment and communities around you.

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences