Town and Regional Planning - Introduction

These pages are designed to help you explore the options open to you with your degree.

Overview of recent destinations

Destinations for courses in the Department vary considerably. BA Urban Studies graduates almost all proceed to study for the MPlan Urban Studies and Planning degree at this University which confers professional accreditation with the RTPI. The majority of MPlan graduates enter employment as Planners usually working in local government and planning consultancies.

Graduates from Geography and Planning courses are more likely to proceed to Masters courses in subjects linked to Planning eg Environmental Assessment and Management, Commercial Property. Some of those entering employment obtain degree-related work eg Environmental Consultant.

A small number of graduates are working in non-graduate roles six months after graduation, mainly in customer service roles, developing further skills and experience in preparation for their graduate career.

Our approach to employability

The University of Sheffield is committed to developing your employability

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• Understanding yourself - find out about the skills you have gained and how these relate to possible careers.
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