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11 Urban Planning BA Degree Programs


Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Urban Planning BA Honours
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Our accredited Urban Planning degree allows you to explore the forces that shape our cities and neighbourhoods and help lead the debate about their future. This Urban Planning degree focuses on the built environment and how it’s developed. You'll develop a thorough understanding of planning processes, design awareness and housing policy so you're equipped to pursue a career in town planning.


Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Architecture and Urban Planning BA
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
You'll study topics that explore the cultural, historical and technological context of architectural design, and help you understand the implications of your design decisions. Our city will provide the ultimate case study for you, with an architectural legacy that few UK cities can rival.
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University of Illinois Chicago
Urban Studies - BA
- Chicago, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies is designed to give students a broad understanding of cities and how they work. It covers topics like urban planning, policy, social issues, and the environment. ...


The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Geography, BA - Urban Studies Concentration
- Knoxville, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The BA in Urban Studies with a concentration in Geography is designed to help students understand the complexities of cities and urban environments. This program emphasizes the study of how urban area...


The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Geography, BA - Honors Urban Studies Concentration
- Knoxville, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The BA in Honors Urban Studies Concentration offers students a chance to explore the complexities of cities and urban environments. It combines coursework in geography with interdisciplinary topics li...


Western Washington University
Urban Planning and Sustainable Development, BA
- Bellingham, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts program in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development offers students a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum focused on creating environmentally responsible and socially equ...


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
BEng Urban Planning and Design
- Suzhou, China
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
In the BEng Urban Planning and Design programme, you will study the planning and design of urban and rural landscapes in both local and international contexts. You will obtain knowledge and skills to analyse, critique and contribute to the shaping of the sustainable development agenda in China and around the world.


San Diego State University
Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Design, and Management Specialization, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
- San Diego, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program offers a comprehensive exploration of urban environments through the lenses of planning, design, policy, and management. It is designed to equip students with a multidisciplinary understan...


CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Community Studies
- 19th floor, USA
BA
Distance Learning
English
The BA in Urban and Community Studies degree program is designed for students with interests in urban, social, economic, and political issues, especially as they relate to diverse working class communi. Students in the program have opportunities for experiential and applied learning, including fieldwork and workplace-based projects in New York City.


University of Illinois Chicago
Urban Education - BA
- Chicago, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education, focusing on preparing students to work effectively in urban school settings. It emphasizes understanding diverse student backgrounds, communit...


Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change | YORK UNIVERSITY
Bachelors in Cities, Regions, Planning (BES)
- Toronto, Canada
BA
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
We live in an urban world. Cities and city regions around the globe face pressing social and environmental challenges linked to the climate crisis, emerging infectious disease, global displacement and migration, and deepening inequalities and racial divides. But cities are also the places where solutions to these problems can be found. In Cities, Regions, Planning, you learn to apply inclusive and sustainable planning interventions, consulting skills, governance, and political procedures, and activist tools to manage urban growth (and decline), provide infrastructure, integrate newcomers, and mitigate environmental impacts.
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Urban Planning degree programs offer a unique opportunity to shape the communities of the future. At the Bachelor's level, you’ll explore the complexities of urban spaces, focusing on sustainable development, land use, and community needs.
Through courses in urban design, spatial analysis, and community engagement strategies, you’ll develop specific skills like designing development plans, conducting environmental assessments, and utilizing geographic information systems (GIS). The program emphasizes project-based learning, encouraging you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings, which builds confidence as students engage with diverse perspectives.
Empathy plays a crucial role in this field as you address varying community needs and perspectives. The experience enhances adaptability while collaborating with stakeholders to create functional urban environments. Graduates often pursue careers as urban planners, policy advisors, or community development specialists, applying their knowledge in public and private sectors. Through this degree, you'll gain the tools necessary to positively influence urban living, ensuring environments are livable, sustainable, and responsive to community goals.