Planning

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

PLAN

Application Fee

CAD 115

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 10,704 / year

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Planning

About

The School of Planning provides professional planning education at the graduate level. They are one of two constituent schools in the Faculty of Architecture and Planning. Their strength lies in understanding urban and environmental systems, and the relationships between them. The faculty are committed to planning and designing good communities in life-sustaining environments. The School offers two programs: the MPlan, and the MPS, a post-professional degree that provides professional planners with an opportunity to pursue research at the graduate level.

Curriculum Emphasis

The curriculum of the School emphasizes:

Specialized knowledge of theory and practice of planning processes;
A sound appreciation of the environmental, social, and economic processes that shape the form and character of communities;
The active contribution of students in confronting and resolving contemporary planning problems in local communities; and
The development of personal capabilities suited to the leadership roles that planners assume

Disciplines

Faculty of Architecture and Planning

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Master's degree

Four-year bachelor's degree.
Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
Degree granted by university of recognized standing.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 10,704

Application Fee

CAD 115

How to Apply

Your guide to the application process

Applying for graduate studies at Dalhousie is a detailed process. We’ve outlined the steps below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you run into challenges along the way.

Before you start your application please ensure you review and meet your:

Program-specific requirements
Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements
Language proficiency scores for international students

Check your application deadline

Your application deadline depends on your citizenship, the term you want to start and, in many cases, the specific program you are applying to. Non-Canadian applicants generally need to apply earlier than Canadian applicants to allow for the processing of study permits.

The table below provides the general application deadlines set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. But be sure to confirm the deadline for your program of choice by visiting the Programs page of our website.

General application deadlines

For September admission:
June 1 (Canadian applicants), April 1 (non-Canadian applicants)

For January admission:
October 31 (Canadian applicants), August 31 (non-Canadian applicants)

For May admission:
Feb. 28 (Canadian applicants), Dec. 31 (non-Canadian applicants)

Complete the online form and pay the application fee

To apply, complete the online application form and pay the $115 application fee. Payment must be received before your application is processed. Methods of payment are included on the online application.

Other steps to consider

In addition to submitting your application form you will need to provide supporting documents and may need to secure a faculty member to work with as a supervisor for your research. Review the list below to determine what else may be required and to learn what to do after submitting your application.