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Urban Planning
University of the Built Environment
Online learningMSc (PG) · 2 years · Distance learning · September 2026
Urban Planning
University of the Built Environment
Online learningMSc (PG) · 2 years · Distance learning · September 2026
2 Subject Spotlights
UCAS Media ServiceBlueprint To Build: Foundations Of Construction Management
with Christopher Velleca from the New England Institute of Technology
Designing Our Future: The Importance Of Sustainable Architecture
with Dr Tulika Gadakari from Coventry University
2 Virtual work experiences
UCAS Media ServiceWSP Virtual Work Experience: Sustainable Project Planning and Design
Engineering
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at WSP
Available 28/09/2025 - 25/03/2027
Start now
Explore Sustainable Careers in Forestry: Virtual Experience
Agricultural & Environmental
This programme will explore an array of career opportunities available at Institute of Chartered Foresters
Available 27/04/2026 - 23/04/2027
Start now
Trafford & Stockport College Group - Higher Education Open Evening Event (Stockport College Campus)
18th June 2026 • Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Stockport
Architecture and planning personal statement guide
If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.
Building and construction personal statement guide
The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.
Education personal statement guide
Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.
I’m an apprentice supervisor: Here’s what an apprenticeship is really like
Tom Ashworth is an apprentice supervisor at Tony Gee, a civil engineering consultancy company that design structures for all environments, from large bridges to the lifting rig for the London Eye, and the largest land-based crane in the world.
Patricka, UK Armed Forces Service leaver
Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.
Applying for a Construction Apprenticeship
Do you want to start a career in construction among experienced professionals? Construction apprenticeships offer the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world experience on the route to becoming a qualified tradesperson or construction manager. In this guide, we walk you through applying for a construction apprenticeship with tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.
Accommodation for apprentices
If you decide to do an apprenticeship, accommodation is something to consider if you’re going to live away from home. It’s important you make the right decision for you and your circumstances, so you feel comfortable and happy after coming home from work. We’ve outlined what you need to know to make an informed decision for you.
Agriculture and related sciences personal statement guide
Whether you want to work in farming, forestry or fishing, get across your interest and enthusiasm for the course, alongside some insights into the subject area.
Applying for a finance and accounting apprenticeship
Looking to start a career in finance and accounting? While academic routes are often the first thought when entering the field, there is no better way to gain hands-on experience in the sector than embarking on an apprenticeship and working while you learn. In the guide below, we'll help you on the first stage of your journey in applying for an apprenticeship, what to expect at the interview stage, and some advice and guidance from live employers in the space.
Disabled students: Preparing for open days and visits
Open days are a valuable way of finding out about a university or college first-hand – you can tour the facilities, speak to staff and current students, and really get a feel for whether you would like to study there.
Events management personal statement guide
Whether you want to organise a Taylor Swift concert, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, or a fancy foodie festival, tell admissions tutors what lights you up about a career in events management.
Geography personal statement guide
Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.
The influence of cost of living on student decision making
Jo Richards, our Senior Insight Lead, examines how the cost of living crisis will influence student decision
12 Apr 2023, 10:30
Careers events: Five practical basics for getting them right
Top tips from Careers Adviser Caroline Green, RCDP
Neurodivergent and navigating results day: A guide for tutors and advisers
Gemma Spencer, Lecturer in Pre-registration Nursing, University of Central Lancashire
A parent's guide to supporting your child's university transition
As a parent, you've likely experienced a mix of excitement and apprehension as your child prepares to
Level up your careers advice with Caroline Green
Caroline Green, award-winning career development expert.
Growing demand for higher education could boost equality of access for the most disadvantaged students
A projected 30% increase in applicants by 2030 could open up significant opportunities for equality of
UCAS asks: How do we accommodate a million applicants?
New insight from UCAS is highlighting the rapidly increasing pressure that is likely to faced in the
Pandemic inspires ‘future nurses’ with a welcome increase in school and college leavers looking to enter the profession
A record number of 18-year-olds applied to study nursing in England in 2021, with the COVID pandemic