Examine how ideas of sustainability and sustainable development have developed. You'll pay particular attention to the role of the environmental movement and the increasing concerns around climate change. You'll also develop the ability to evaluate the success of a European city case study in its attempts to adopt sustainable urbanism practices.
Studying a series of contemporary events and prominent media, you'll learn the importance of the geographical discipline in understanding the world we live in. You'll be encouraged to make connections between key geographical theories and concepts, and the real world.
This module provide you with an introduction to the institutional and legal framework for spatial planning and a review of key challenges. You will benefit from lectures and seminars led by external professionals.
Learn, practice, and explore some of the fundamental study skills that are central to studying at university. You'll develop employability skills, ensuring you are in the best possible position to embark on a successful professional career when you graduate. You'll also be introduced to key concepts in geography and planning such as place, space and the geographical imagination.
Examine the impact of global, national and local urban policies on the development of cities and how they are shaped both physically and environmentally.
Work together in a group to develop a masterplan for the sustainable development and regeneration of an existing settlement in the Leeds district.
Develop a range of skills that combine geographical theory and its practical application through fieldwork projects. You'll be introduced to research techniques and approaches used in geographical research. You'll also learn basic analytical skills in GIS and apply these to a research project.
Learn, practice, and explore some of the fundamental study skills that are central to studying at university. You'll develop employability skills, ensuring you are in the best possible position to embark on a successful professional career when you graduate. You'll also be introduced to key concepts in geography and planning such as place, space and the geographical imagination.