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.
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Minimum overall average: 70%
Academic English 12
Academic Math 12
One academic Science 12 subject
Two additional academic subjects
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.
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.
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.
Canada, Halifax
