Planning Studies (BPS) at Dalhousie University

Learn how planning shapes inclusive, resilient, and sustainable places in the Bachelor of Planning Studies program. You will develop the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to prepare for work in private, public, and not-for-profit organizations with a focus on fields such as land use, housing, sustainability, heritage, environment, development, and social justice.

Faculty: Architecture and Planning  |  Department: School of Planning  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The Bachelor of Planning Studies program will prepare you to think critically and collaborate effectively across disciplinary boundaries. You’ll learn to understand the diverse needs of communities, the evolving problems they face, and how to identify effective solutions.

Career pathways

The Bachelor of Planning Studies prepares you for work in private, public, and not-for-profit organizations with a focus on fields such as housing, sustainability, heritage, environment, development, and social justice. You’ll develop practical experience working on projects that address housing, transportation, climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and urban design.

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