Program Overview

Urban and Regional Planning - BURPI

The Urban and Regional Planning degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is focused on studio-based teaching where students develop applied policy, research, and communication skills. Students gain real-life experiences through client-based studios and field research projects. In addition to an optional co-op, students have options to participate in placement or internship electives. They may also choose to pursue an international exchange program.

Program Overview

Upon graduation, students understand communities' needs, structures, and rules as they relate to the environmental and equitable use of land and resources. They are ready to advise on planning decisions related to social, economic, environmental, cultural, land development, and transportation issues.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Professional Standards Board (PSB) for the Planning Profession in Canada
• Recognized as an accredited Planning program by Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)

First-Year Courses

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.

1st Semester

• FCS 100 Working Toward a Just Society
• PLG 100 Intro to Urban and Regional Planning
• PLG 120 Understanding the Planning Process
• POL 123 Urban Government in Canada
• One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies

2nd Semester

• ECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
• PLG 200 Planning Principles
• PLG 220 Planning Studio I
• PLG 240 Applied Ecology for Urban Planners
• One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies

Career Possibilities

• Environmental planner
• Land developer
• Policy analyst
• Transportation planner
• Urban planner/designer

Employer Possibilities

• Government (municipal/provincial)
• Land developers
• Planning consulting firms
• Transportation/transit agencies
• Urban advocacy organizations

Further Education

• Environmental sciences
• Geographical information systems
• Planning and urban design
• Public Policy and Administration (MA)
• Transportation planning

Requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Academic Requirements for Full-Time, 4-Year Program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
• Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
• Recommended: Grade 12 U or M courses in social sciences and the humanities (HFA4M, HHS4M, HHG4M, HSB4M, HZT4U); economics (CIA4U); Canadian and world studies (CGW4U, CGU4U, CHI4U, CHY4U, CLN4U, CPW4U); science (SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U); mathematics (MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year.

Academic Requirements for 2-Year Post Baccalaureate Program (Full-Time)

• Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited English language university including a minimum of 6 liberal studies (liberal arts and sciences) courses.
• Qualified applicants must successfully complete a 75-hour, 3-week Spring/Summer intensive block course (CVUP 100) which is offered through The Chang School of Continuing Education.

Academic Requirements for 2-Year Degree Completion Program (Full-Time)

• Completion of the Urban and Regional Planning Technician - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Diploma from Mohawk College or the GIS and Urban Planning Diploma from Fanshawe College with a minimum 'B' overall average.
• Qualified applicants must successfully complete a 75-hour, 3-week Spring/Summer intensive block course (CVUP 100) which is offered through The Chang School of Continuing Education.

Fees and Funding

Tuition and Fees Range

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

• Full-time format:
  • Ontario: $7,387 - $7,860
  • Out-of-province: $8,955 - $9,548
  • International: $36,806 - $38,169

We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships, and bursaries throughout all years of study.

Faculty of Community Services

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)'s Faculty of Community Services offers diverse programs that focus on making a positive impact in the community. The rich curriculum of multi-disciplinary programs in health, education, social justice, and community development is closely connected to the spirit and the dynamism of the community.

Faculty of Community Services Degree Programs

• Child and Youth Care - BA
• Disability Studies - BA
• Early Childhood Studies - BA
• Midwifery - BHSc
• Nursing Advanced Entry Program - BScN
• Nursing - Collaborative Program - BScN
• Nursing - Post Diploma - BScN
• Nursing - Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate - PHCNP
• Nutrition and Food - BASc
• Occupational Health and Safety - BASc
• Public Health - BASc
• Social Work - BSW
• Urban and Regional Planning - BURPI