Bachelor of Arts in Planning
Edmonton, Canada
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts in Planning at The University of Alberta prepares students to shape cities, towns and regions through land-use, urban and regional planning. The program emphasizes social science perspectives on the built environment, sustainability, public policy and community engagement. The Faculty of Arts offers over 900 courses, faculty research expertise, Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience to build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as City Planner, Community Planner and Urban Planner and in roles such as regional planner, land-use analyst, policy advisor, environmental planner, urban designer, GIS analyst or community development officer
Why study Planning?
Professional planners create the vision of how cities, towns, and regions should develop in the future. Planners seek to ensure that built environments in rural and urban areas are developed in ways that promote sustainability, prosperity, and a better quality of life for all.
This program focuses on the social science aspects of planning issues, with a broad focus on Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, and Regional Planning.
Why study Arts at the University of Alberta?
The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, you will find an academic pathway for you. Your studies will be enhanced by the rich insights that our nationally and internationally recognized faculty members bring to the classroom through unique insights drawn from their research and advancement of human knowledge. Academic excellence, innovative problem-solving, and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, such as Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience programs, will give you the tools to thrive in a diverse and increasingly complex workplace.
Possible Careers
- City Planner
- Community Planner
- Urban Planner
