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Bachelor of Planning Urban and Regional

Edmonton, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year research-oriented BSc Honors at the University of Alberta. A science-oriented planning degree on environmental management and geographic information, Leading toward Registered Professional Planner status.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Planning Urban and Regional. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

City Planner
Community Planner
Urban Planner

Curriculum

Four-year Bachelor of Science with Honors including an embedded research thesis project under a department member. Courses can include earth surface processes
Biogeography
Environmental GIS
Cities and urbanism
Sustainable development
Planning history and practice
Land use planning
Planning law and theory
and professional practice and ethics. Required Grade 12 prerequisites apply for registering in university courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
Programme prerequisites
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,980 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$8,400 CAD

Program details

Campus	Edmonton North Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science
Department	Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.