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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Urban Planning course at Newcastle University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K421
Here's what Newcastle University says about its Urban Planning course.
Newcastle provides the ultimate case study for planning students. The rise and decline of industry and the recent cultural renaissance have turned the city into a ‘living laboratory’ for exploration and study. You study fascinating topics such as design awareness, environmental sustainability and housing policy, and enjoy a range of field trips and projects to see planning in action. You can also take a European field trip in second year to examine planning issues in a European city.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Location
Main Site (Newcastle) | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Planning
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Newcastle University reviews
Showing 91 reviews
1st year student
I haven't really had any experiences with the Student Union so far
1 year ago
1st year student
There's a ton of societies to join, a ton of extracurricular activities (like the Give It A Go programs, language taster sessions, cultural events, etc) and loads of opportunities in the university
1 year ago
1st year student
Of course, university and student accommodation cost a ton of money, but I have seen way worse tuition fees in other universities
1 year ago
1st year student
I am mostly very happy with the support provided.
1 year ago
1st year student
I think there's a big variety of facilities (in terms of shops, food places and libraries/computer labs as well), the only thing I can complain about is that the main canteen (Courtyard) closes fairly early, but aside from that, I'm very happy with it
1 year ago
1st year student
I am satisfied with my course, however, I think it does have some subjects which could be improved on. My translation theory and interpreting theory lectures feel like they are sort of a filler subject, I personally haven't found them too useful so far, not because of the lecturers, I think they are...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Newcastle University students who took the Urban Planning course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
65%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
90%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Newcastle University. These students are taking Urban Planning or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Urban Planning at Newcastle University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Newcastle University graduates who took Urban Planning - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Urban Planning.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Newcastle University on The Student Room.
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Newcastle University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, made up of 24 of the UK’s leading research universities. Ranked among the best in the world, with top 140 rankings by both the QS and Times Higher Education university league tables.
With 200 undergraduate programmes and 300 postgraduate programmes delivered to over 23,000 students from more than 110 countries worldwide, Newcastle has a global reputation for high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research.
At Newcastle there is a strong emphasis on student employability with a vast array of opportunities for students to develop employability skills and experience. The University has an award-winning careers service and also has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
The 50-acre campus is conveniently located in the heart of Newcastle city centre and is minutes from bustling shopping streets, award-winning galleries and museums, restaurants and cafes.
Known for its warm Geordie welcome, the city attracts around 50,000 students each year. In fact, one in six people in Newcastle, is a student, helping create the city’s energetic social scene and legendary nightlife.
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