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BA Human Geography and Planning

Leeds Beckett University

Institution
Leeds Beckett University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Human Geography and Planning
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
HGPLN_A678
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 92%: 85 offers from 92 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 97%
  • Learning opportunities: 100%
  • Assessment and feedback: 94%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 97%
  • Learning resources: 98%
  • Student voice: 95%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Further study: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 65%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Engineering professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 85%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 7%
  • North West: 13%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 6%
  • South East: 7%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Human Geography and Planning at Leeds Beckett University earn?

The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £46,000. 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 Human Geography and Planning at Leeds Beckett University do next?

100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Human Geography and Planning at Leeds Beckett University?

97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Human Geography and Planning at Leeds Beckett University?

The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BA Human Geography and Planning at Leeds Beckett University?

92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 85 offers from 92 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Is BA Human Geography and Planning at Leeds Beckett University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Does BA Human Geography and Planning at Leeds Beckett University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Human Geography and Planning at Leeds Beckett University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.