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Town & Country Planning (3 Years) [BA]

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"This is a great University with an immaculate academic record, plus a great city. Great teaching staff, enjoyable and varied subjects." (Elinor, BA Environmental Management, 2010-11)

"The course involves a lot of practical work and a very generous schedule including interesting subjects. I have learnt a lot of new things this year." (Anoud, BA Town & Country Planning, 2010-11)

"I chose Manchester because I liked the campus and the city itself. I enjoy the group work and the differences in the modules." (Katrina, Master of Town & Country Planning, 2010-11)


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Admission Statistics

Approximately 79 applications were received for entry in 2010/11, and 31 students enrolled on the course.


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"I chose Manchester to study Planning due to its reputation and strong links with the RTPI. What I liked most about the course was the variety of working styles not solely essay based, interaction with tutors and other students, links with external companies/bodies i.e. The Client Based Project module."

Sarah Hine, currently working for a property development company as a Land Buyer.

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Course overview

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UCAS course code: K402

UCAS institution code: M20

Degree awarded: BA

Duration: 3 years

Typical A-level offer: Grades BBB.

Course fees: Tuition fees for home/EU students commencing their studies in September 2012 will be approximately £9,000 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £12,300 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate fees pages.

Number of places/applicants:

60 / 350 across all four programmes in Planning and Landscape

Contact email: nicola.d.allard@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 275 2804

How to apply: Apply through UCAS .

Course description

The BA in Town & Country Planning (BTCP) is a three-year degree providing you with basic academic and professional training in town planning. The curriculum is the same as for the four-year undergraduate masters in Town and Country Planning (MTCP) offered by our School, but students finish their degree after three years. At the end of the third year you may choose to continue to Masters level if you wish. The programme covers a wide range of subject areas and uses a diversity of teaching and learning methods involving individual self-learning and groups. The first year of the degree is in common with all other undergraduate programmes in Planning and Landscape and you may choose to switch to any of these programmes at the end of the first year if you wish.

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