urban design professionals are in demand. students will develop design skills that relate to a broader social, environmental and economic context, so they can link individual architectural projects with overall planning strategies.

graduates will be encouraged to critically examine the key urban development challenges that cities are facing today. they will explore local urban areas in sheffield and compare these areas with other united kingdom and international contexts in europe as well as in asia, africa, and latin america. they will also investigate the role of designers and citizens in the processes of city making.

central to the course is a design studio project, and core modules on urban design theory and practice. students can explore a range of themes through optional modules and they will take part in study trips and thematic workshops.