Program Overview

Master of Planning (MPlan)

The Master of Planning is a first professional degree at the masters level. It is a course-based degree, which means no research thesis is required. The curriculum incorporates the breadth of Canadian Institute of Planners accreditation requirements and is fully accredited.

Program Structure

The two-year curriculum is expected to be completed in four (4) consecutive terms. The curriculum is structured around four (4) required core studios. These studio courses are "full" or six-unit courses and must be taken in the required sequence of one studio per term. For this reason, all applicants admitted to the MPlan must start in the fall term.

Electives and Travel

Experience planning from a new perspective. Whether it's through study abroad programs, block week courses or electives, find out how you can enhance your studies.

Tuition and Fees

Any student enrolled in a SAPL studio course is required to pay a supplementary fee to cover workshop expenses and maintenance.

Resources and Support

We're here to support you. Learn more about the things that will enhance your education:

• Funding Resources
• Facilities and Workshop Bookings
• Policies and Forms
• Get Involved

Continuous Development

Events and Exhibitions

Supplement your education with events you won't want to miss, such as the Design Matters Lecture Series and gallery exhibitions.

Lunch and Learns

A regular schedule of lunch and learns takes place throughout the academic year.

Build Your Network

Here are some places to start:

• Local
  • Federation of Calgary Communities
  • Sustainable Calgary
  • Bike Calgary
• Regional
  • Alberta Association of Architects
  • Alberta Professional Planners Institute
  • Alberta Association of Landscape Architects
• Canada and US
  • Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
  • Canadian Institute of Planners
  • Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
  • American Institute of Architecture Students
  • American Institute of Architects
  • American Planning Association
  • American Society of Landscape Architects

The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together “in a good way.”