Bachelor of Science in Planning

The Bachelor of Science in Planning at Central University trains you to shape the places where people live, work, and move. It combines social science, design, and public policy to solve real-world problems like housing, transport, and land use. If you are curious about how cities and communities grow, this programme could be a good fit.

What planning actually is

Planning is about deciding how land should be used and how communities should develop. Programmes of this kind usually cover urban and regional planning, land use regulation, transport systems, housing policy, and environmental sustainability. You learn to analyse social and economic trends, read maps and data, and draft plans that balance growth with quality of life. It is a practical field where you work with people, policy, and place.

Who can apply and how competitive it is

Central University's School of Architecture and Design accepts students with General Science, Home Economics, Technical Studies, or Visual Arts backgrounds into this programme. Entry is less competitive than many other degree programmes, so if you have strong WASSCE grades in the relevant subjects, you have a reasonable chance of getting a place. However, admission is still selective, so it is important to check whether your own grades meet the published requirements.

Where planning graduates work

Most planning graduates go into the public sector or private practice. You could work in a town and country planning department, help shape transport networks, manage land development projects, or advise on environmental policy. Some graduates move into real estate, surveying, or community development. The skills you build are also useful in project management and social research.