BA Urban and Environmental Planning (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 40%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 71%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Urban and Environmental Planning (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £45,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Planning (urban, rural and regional).
What do graduates of BA Urban and Environmental Planning (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Urban and Environmental Planning (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Urban and Environmental Planning (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Urban and Environmental Planning (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.