Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Planning - Social Planning and Policy in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
39,500
(c. USD28,350.97)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Geography and Planning provides resources for graduate studies culminating in Master of Science in Planning (MScPl) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Faculty research addresses social, economic, cultural, and other critical factors. The scope spans from local community design to national policy formulation and global development initiatives. Specialization areas cover land use, transportation, urban design, social policy, public health, economic growth, international development, and environmental planning. The Planning Program delivers an accredited Master's degree tailored for aspiring professional planners or those pursuing advanced academic research.
Admission to the second year requires students to maintain a B average or better in first-year coursework and present a Study Plan after completing a Summer Internship.
This specialization examines how various governmental and non-governmental entities strive to build fairer, more compassionate societies amid evolving policy landscapes. It explores diverse subjects, from evaluating welfare state mechanisms to addressing challenges in communal resource management, developing social economies, and collaborative service planning to address community-specific requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students are admitted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. The requirements include:
bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, with high academic standing
degree in planning, geography or social science, or a closely related field is acceptable
degrees in the life sciences, humanities, or professional programs, provided this preparation includes significant coursework in the social sciences prior to entry (normally equivalent to at least five courses)
We view professional planning or related experience favourably during the admissions process and encourage applications from those belonging to groups that are currently underrepresented in the academic and professional worlds of planning. The application process includes submission of a statement of intent, transcripts, three confidential reference letters (at least two from university instructors), samples of the applicant's written work (where appropriate), and a curriculum vitae.
minimum academic standing as indicated
due to limited enrolment capacity, meeting minimum standards does not guarantee admission
minimum requirement is a B+ average in the final year (3.3 on a 4.0 grade point scale) of a Bachelor's Degree
IELTS - Minimum required score 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
TOEFL IBT - Overall Score - 93, Writing and Speaking- 22, TOEFL Paper-based Test and TWE - Overall Score 580 TWE 5
bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, with high academic standing
degree in planning, geography or social science, or a closely related field is acceptable
degrees in the life sciences, humanities, or professional programs, provided this preparation includes significant coursework in the social sciences prior to entry (normally equivalent to at least five courses)
We view professional planning or related experience favourably during the admissions process and encourage applications from those belonging to groups that are currently underrepresented in the academic and professional worlds of planning. The application process includes submission of a statement of intent, transcripts, three confidential reference letters (at least two from university instructors), samples of the applicant's written work (where appropriate), and a curriculum vitae.
minimum academic standing as indicated
due to limited enrolment capacity, meeting minimum standards does not guarantee admission
minimum requirement is a B+ average in the final year (3.3 on a 4.0 grade point scale) of a Bachelor's Degree
IELTS - Minimum required score 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
TOEFL IBT - Overall Score - 93, Writing and Speaking- 22, TOEFL Paper-based Test and TWE - Overall Score 580 TWE 5
Tuition
CAD
39,500