BA Urban Planning
About this course
BA (Hons) in Urban Planning, a planning degree exploring the factors and forces that shape the urban environment and the challenges faced by cities today. Students examine how planning addresses urban renewal and the reconciliation of conflicting interests. An optional placement year and an optional year abroad are available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall with no score less than 4, or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,5 in three HL subjects. BTEC: DDD in relevant diploma.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 97 offers from 108 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 55%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 44%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 18%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 68%
- Other HE qualification: 32%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Urban Planning at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Planning (urban, rural and regional).
What do graduates of BA Urban Planning at University of Liverpool do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Urban Planning at University of Liverpool?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Urban Planning at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Urban Planning at University of Liverpool?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 97 offers from 108 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Urban Planning at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Urban Planning at University of Liverpool?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.