Bachelor of Planning - First Nations Planning in Prince George Canada | University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia | Prince George Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 26,753
(c. USD19,188.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

First Nations communities actively seek qualified planners to enhance residents' quality of life through effective economic development and expert land stewardship. Acquire specialized knowledge and competencies to become a trusted planning professional or advisor for Indigenous communities.

Demand for skilled planners grows as numerous First Nations work to establish land claims across Canada, which may grant them substantial authority over territorial and community planning. Effective collaboration with First Nations requires planners to possess particular expertise, regardless of their own cultural background.

Start by building core competencies in urban planning, Indigenous studies, environmental science, and economic principles. Study geographic information systems, geological sciences, and Canada's political systems. Advanced coursework explores Indigenous environmental perspectives along with legal frameworks affecting First Nations.

Through hands-on learning experiences, develop practical skills to assist First Nations communities in designing and executing vital initiatives related to infrastructure development, housing solutions, and natural resource administration.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

UNBC welcomes applications for admission from qualified students from other countries International secondary and postsecondary credentials are considered International students must meet the equivalent of the criteria outlined for high school admission and university transfer in British Columbia. Admission is based on the comparison of standards for credentials and grading in the country of origin.
For admission from a GCE system or equivalent a minimum of two Advanced A level subjects and three Ordinary O level subjects must be completed with an overall GPA of C or higher in order to be considered for admission All A level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C Students may substitute two Advanced Subsidiary AS level subjects for one A level.
Students who are awarded an International Baccalaureate IB diploma may be awarded up to 30 credit hours of transfer credit upon receipt of the official transcript from the IB headquarters Students who are awarded the diploma must have an overall standing of four with no course below a three Diploma students are required to present three higher-level subjects and three subsidiary-level subjects in order to be eligible for transfer credit.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test with not less than 20 in each of the Reading Listening Writing or Speaking components score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Academic score of at least 6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules
PTE Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 65 with not less than 60 in each of reading writing listening and speaking.
A final grade of 2.00 C or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP BC Council on Admissions and Transfer English for Academic Purposes 4 program.
A final grade of 50 percent or better in English Studies 12 from the British Columbia high school system.
A final grade of 75 percent B or better in a university-transferable English course.
A final grade of 75 percent or better in CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education CISCE Council for The Indian School Certificate Examinations Class XII English Core.
Completion of two full years of full-time degree level studies or equivalent at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction.

Tuition CAD 26,753

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