Planning (MPlan)
Contribute solutions to cities dealing with population growth, urbanization, and sustainability.
Why choose this program?
Contribute solutions to citiesÌýand regionsÌýfacing population growth, urbanization, and sustainability-related challengesÌýthrough an accredited, hands-on Master of Planning grounded in real-world practice.
Our approach to education in Ä¢¹½AV's Master of PlanningÌýprogramÌýinvolves experiential learning, with projects completed in cooperation with community groups, nonprofit organizations, and industry leaders. As a student in our Master of PlanningÌýprogram, you can expand your knowledge through collaborative classroom work and real-world situations.Ìý
Careers
Help shape the future of cities and communities. In this accredited, hands-on Master of Planning program, you’ll learn how to tackle real-world challenges like population growth, urbanization, and sustainability—graduating ready to create meaningful, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect.
After you complete your MPlan and start working in the field, you can take the first step toward becoming a professional planner by applying for Candidate membership with a provincial or territorial planning association. Planners work in a range of public, private, and non-profit settings across the country.
Program options
Professional: This course-based master’s program will enable you to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance your career. Learn more about professional master's degrees at Dal.
Project: In the second year of the MPlan program, all students take on two major research-based projects: one individual and one team project.
Co-op: A work term in your third semester gives you the opportunity to combine theory with practice, and gain professional experience.
Core study areas
Explore core study areas such as
- planning studios
- planning law
- history and theory
- professional practice and methods
Hands-on experience
Gain hands-on experience through studio courses that connect theory to real-world, community-based projects, along with a professional work term.
All graduate programs at Ä¢¹½AV are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
The next deadline to apply for this program is January 15 (early consideration), March 1 (international), or April 15 (domestic) for a September start.
Program-specific requirements
This program requires you to meet the following criteria:
To apply, you’ll need to meet Ä¢¹½AV’s graduate admission requirements and submit a complete application. Your application should include your transcripts, a statement of intent, résumé, writing sample, and references.
ÌýApplicants must meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) minimum English language proficiency requirements and proof of English proficiency may be required if English is not your first language.
For more information about other English language proficiency tests, please visit the  Faculty of Graduate Studies English language proficiency requirements.
Financial information
Questions about tuition and fees? Contact Student Accounts.
Email student.accounts@dal.ca or phone 902-494-3998.
