1. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BA Urban Studies and Planning

BA Urban Studies and Planning

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Program Overview

Urban Studies & Planning focuses on the way our cities are designed, constructed, and planned. You'll have the opportunity to decide what you enjoy more, from planning parks to working on highway transportation. Projects can range from upgrading a historical neighborhood to city planning. As an Urban Studies and Planning student, you’ll study:

  • Planning philosophy
  • Analytical methods
  • Problem formulation and resolution
  • Law and local government
  • Aesthetic, cultural, social, economic, ecological, and physical characteristics of human settlement

This major is intended to prepare you for a career as a professional planner or graduate study in planning or a related field. 

Program Key Stats

$23426
$23426
$46498
$75
EA, ED1
Aug Intake : RD 5th Jan EA/ED 1st Nov


60%
No
No

Eligibility Criteria

AAA - A*A*A
3.8 - 4
40 - 42
90 - 95

1150 - 1350
31 - 32
6.5
90
Optional
No

Additional Information & Requirements

Application Standard X and XII exam certificate Official transcripts GPA 3.5 out of (4.0 scale) TOEFL iBT: 102 OR IELTS 7.0 overall. ACT / SAT (optional)

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Career Options

  • Economic development Environmental protection & regulation Historic preservation & regulation Housing & community development Nonprofit work Parks & recreation

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