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    Community Design (BCD)

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

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    Canada, Halifax

    University RankQS Ranking
    275

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Halifax

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    Community Design (BCD)

    About

    Why choose this program?

    Community Design (Planning) is for students who care about the future well-being of our cities and communities. You'll learn to plan better living environments and give communities the tools to grow and change through real-life, hands-on experiences, and you'll do all of this while keeping sustainability and the environment in mind.

    Hear from students why you should study Planning at Dalhousie

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Minimum admission requirements

    To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

    1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
    2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
    3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

    Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Program-specific admission requirements

    • Minimum overall average: 70%

    • Academic English 12

    • Academic Math 12

    • One academic Science 12 subject

    • Two additional academic subjects

    Questions? Connect with our program advisor

    English Program Requirements

    English language testing

    Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

    Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

    Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

    Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Test: Duolingo English Test

    Minimum score: Overall: 120

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.

    Test: Academic

    Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Career

    Careers

    Our graduates are highly valued by the public, private, and non-profit sectors. They find work with housing agencies, land development firms, municipal planning departments, private consultancy groups, non-governmental agencies, real estate companies, and non-profit environmental organizations. They plan inclusive public spaces, efficient transportation, and sustainable communities, among other applications.

    Possible careers include:

    • Specific positions include:

    • Urban Planner

    • Sustainability and Climate Change Planner

    • Transportation Planner

    • GIS Analyst

    BCD Honours graduates can follow the process to become a Registered Professional Planner. Future studies could include completing programs at the graduate level in planning, public administration, law, or business administration.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 0 

    Application Fee

    CAD  
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    Community Design (BCD)

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