Human Geography & Planning

Study a combination of social, economic, and cultural geography with urban and local planning. You'll learn how sustainable development can work.

Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), this course allows you to study a range of contemporary themes within human geography, including:


• Globalisation



• Sustainability



• Identity



• The diversity of human living



As part of this course, you’ll:


• Learn about the role that planning plays in helping to shape our cities and towns and make them better places for us to live



• Engage with live projects through a wide range of field trips, from half-day site visits in Leeds to week-long field trips further afield, giving you the opportunity to apply your classroom learning in the real world



• Be entitled to free student membership of the RTPI



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Professional links
Many of our academics are active in or have previous experience of working in planning practice, and guest lecturers provide further professional links. This also leads to opportunities for hands-on experience via participation in real-world projects and consultations.

Study abroad
You’ll have the chance to study abroad for one semester - usually in your second year - and you can choose from a wide selection of universities. Popular choices include Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and the University of San Diego in America

Why study the BA Human Geography and Planning course at Leeds Beckett University?
• Fantastic placement opportunities



• A number of UK based field trips fully paid for by the school



• Industry experienced expert teaching team

Curiosity needs thinkers, makers, and dreamers. It needs you!

Leeds Beckett believes that when unlike minds come together, incredible things happen. That’s why they don’t just teach; they collaborate, challenge and inspire.

Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Uni Compare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Uni Compare, 2026 reviews).