Bachelor of Planning - Northern and Rural Community 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

Northern and Rural Community Planning involves applying planning concepts and methods to address the distinct social, economic, and environmental challenges faced by northern and circumpolar regions. The principles and competencies you gain will equip you for professional roles in diverse communities across various regions and nations.

Our program offers comprehensive insight into the specialized planning needs of these communities while building hands-on expertise to tackle their challenges. You'll explore both physical and social sciences relevant to community planning, gaining awareness of how northern settlements interact with neighboring rural resource areas.

The Bachelor of Planning (BPl) program delivers a wide-ranging education about human-environment interactions. Learners will understand decision-making processes concerning settlements, resource allocation, environmental conservation, public health, economic growth, and numerous other domains.

The curriculum emphasizes active participation through classroom dialogues, collaborative projects, and practical community initiatives. Subjects covered include environmental evaluation, ecological design, regional economic growth, Indigenous community planning, zoning strategies, sustainable development, professional standards, and additional relevant topics.


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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