Program Overview

Urban Planning and Urban Studies (BA)

The Urban Planning and Urban Studies program at Concordia University offers students the opportunity to explore the complexities of urban development and planning. Through a combination of lectures, labs, and projects, students will study the relationships between socio-cultural, economic, and physical aspects of urban development, learn to gather and interpret statistical data, and acquire technical knowledge of computerized mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of urban planning and development, preparing them for careers in fields such as development and zoning coordination, urban design consulting, real estate analysis, project management, and community economic development.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Planning and Urban Studies takes a minimum of three or four years (90-120 credits) of full-time study, depending on the student's academic background. The program offers several options, including:

• Major in Urban Studies (42 credits)
• Minor in Urban Studies (30 credits)
• Honours in Urban Planning (63 credits)
• Specialization in Urban Planning (60 credits)

Admission to the Urban Planning programs is through the Major in Urban Studies. Students seeking admission to the Urban Planning programs may apply for a transfer after completing certain courses and obtaining a grade point average of 3.0 for Specialization and 3.3 for Honours.

Admission Criteria

The minimum admission requirements for the program are:

• Quebec Cegep: 21
• High School: C+
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7
• Baccalauréat français: 11
• British system of education (GCE): At least two A-level exams CD, or at least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results
• University Transfers (internal/external): C

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the program are:

• Fall entry (September): March 1 (U.S. and international applicants: February 1)
• Winter entry (January): November 1 (U.S. and international applicants: August 1)

After Your Degree

Graduates of the Urban Studies and Urban Planning programs will have the knowledge and technical skills required for a career in any field that requires engaging spatial analysis of the built environment to plan change, from real estate to public policy or administration. Potential career paths include:

• Development and zoning coordination
• Urban design consulting
• Real estate analysis
• Project management
• Affordable housing organization
• Community economic development

Other Programs of Interest

Concordia University also offers other programs that may be of interest to students, including:

• Environmental Geography (BSc)
• Environmental and Sustainability Science (BSc)
• Human Environment (BA)
• Sociology (BA)