Master of Planning
Introduction
The School of Planning provides a professional planning education
at the graduate level. The Master of Planning program is recognized by the Canadian
Institute of Planners. Many graduates of the program become
professional planners working for private firms or for government.
Others will find that the education builds on undergraduate
specialization by providing a solid foundation for careers in
related spheres such as international development, environmental
protection, or urban design.
The School provides a collegial and cooperative working atmosphere for students and faculty. Class sizes are moderate (from 10 to 25 students) and lend themselves to a great deal of debate and discussion. Our approach to education is community-based (often involving projects done in cooperation with community groups) and studio-oriented (with learning occurring in a project-based context).
Full time graduate students are given work spaces in the School and are represented on decision-making bodies within the Faculty. Students may apply for scholarships and assistantships within the School.
We share a large historic building with the School of Architecture. Students have access to all the Faculty's technical services. These facilities include audio-visual resources, model building, photography and computer labs, and a wood-working shop.
For detailed information about the Master of Planning program, please visit the University’s Graduate Calendar.
For information about when courses are offered, please visit the Registrar's pages for the academic timetable.
For information about application requirements, please visit the University's Graduate Admissions Page. This page includes links to information about admission requirements: Admission Information. It also links to on-line admissions forms: Apply Now. If you prefer to apply by mail, you can print application forms available on this page: Applying as a graduate student. The Graduate Admissions Page also includes information about documentation required by the department to support your application: Supporting Documents.
For the Master of Planning, this is what you need to do:
- Send one copy of the application form to the Registrar's office along with the $70 application fee.
- Send all other material to Carol Madden, School of Planning:
- Two copies of the application
(if you applied with a paper copy)
- A letter or statement of intent
(why you want to study planning)
- A curriculum vitae
- Two academic reference letters
(if you want to include a reference from a professional with whom you have worked, that should be in addition to the academic references)
- A sample of your writing (about four pages) and
- Two official copies of all academic transcripts.
- International students whose first language is not English must meet the university's requirement for English proficiency.
If you have all information here by 1 February, your file will be reviewed for our scholarships and early admissions in the spring.
We also welcome enquiries through Carol Madden, Planning Secretary.
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