BS City and Regional Planning

Rapid Urbanization has led to an increased demand for professional and skilled regional developers. A 4-year BS degree aims to build capable graduates who will be capable enough to meet the increased demands for regional planning. The extensive coursework is designed to acquire students with the details of environmental planning and designing new techniques. It will also help to achieve the requirements of the Pakistan Council of Architecture and Town Planners. The bachelor’s degree will equip students with decision-making skills, effective leadership, professional ethics, and work in a multidisciplinary team. 

Duration/ Credit Hours:

• 4 years (8 semesters) 

AFFILIATIONS & ACCREDITATION:

Some HEC recognized universities offering BS in the city and regional planning are:

• University of Management and Technology
• Lahore College For Women University
• Mehran University Of Engineering & Technology
• University of Peshawar

SCOPE AND CAREER:

A graduate after a BS degree in City and Regional Planning can look forward to a variety of opportunities. The options include government and private sector. They can work at the Environment and Protection Department, Ministry of Housing; Planning and Development Board, Environment and Protection Department, Planning and Development Board, and many more. 

SYLLABUS & COURSES

Some HEC approved courses for BS in the city and regional planning are:

• Introduction to City and Regional Planning
• Technical Drawing
• Mapping and Remote Sensing
• Sociology
• Computer-Aided Design and Modeling
• Histories of City and Urban Planning
• Introduction to GIS
• Development Economics
• Transportation Planning
• Planning Theory
• Planning Survey and Data Analysis
• Applied Geography
• Environmental Planning and Management
• Information Technology and Database Management
• Climate Change and Disaster Management 
• Site Planning and Landscape Design
• Urban Regeneration and Conservation
• Infrastructure Planning and Management 
• GIS Analysis and Applications in Planning
• Planning Legislation
• Planning of New Towns
• Building Construction Technology
• Community Development 
• Spatial Development Planning
• Project Planning and Management 
• Regional Planning  

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM:

Due to the massive increase in urbanization the demand and opportunities for graduates of City and Regional Planning have increased drastically. The BS degree in city and regional planning will enable students to plan well-developed and better residential colonies for the people. 

RELATED COURSES:

• Bachelor in Architecture
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
• BS in Building Design and Construction

FURTHER STUDY:

• The graduates of city and regional planning can further pursue a degree in masters. The students can opt for national as well as international universities. 

STUDY ABROAD:

• MSc in Urban Design and International Planning at University of Manchester, United Kingdom
• MSc in Planning and Development at QUB Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, United Kingdom
• MSc in Urban and Regional Planning at University of Birmingham - College of Life and Environmental Sciences, United Kingdom
• MSc Urban Planning at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
• M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Architecture, Construction and Planning CACP, USA