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Program Overview
Introduction to Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a renowned institution that offers a wide range of programs, including those in the School of Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Planning.
School of Planning
The School of Planning at Dalhousie University provides students with a comprehensive education in planning, preparing them for careers in this field. The school offers several programs, including:
- Bachelor of Community Design
- Master of Planning
- Master of Planning Studies
- Interdisciplinary PhD
Master of Planning
The Master of Planning program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of planning principles and practices. The program requires students to complete a series of courses, as well as a thesis or project.
Application Requirements
To apply for the Master of Planning program, students must submit the following:
- Online graduate application form
- A minimum of two letters of reference
- One original transcript from each post-secondary institution attended
- A letter or statement of intent
- A resumť/CV
- A sample of writing
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
Admission Criteria
The admission criteria for the Master of Planning program include:
- Deadline for early admission consideration: January 15
- Deadline for international student admission: March 1
- Deadline for domestic student admission: April 15
English Language Proficiency
Dalhousie University requires students to demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency. The accepted English tests and minimum scores are:
- Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
- MELAB: 85
- IELTS: 7
- CanTest: 4.5 with no band score lower than 4.0
- CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
- Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE): A-
- Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54
Things to Note
- International students must outline their means of funding their studies in their online application.
- Students in their fourth year of an undergraduate program may send their transcript with grades from the previous year's Fall term after January 15.
- Applicants who have been in the workforce for a while may include letters of reference from their workplace, but at least one reference must be from an academic institution.
