BA Honors Specialization in Urban Development in London Canada | Western University

Western University | London Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 42,928
(c. USD30,869.01)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Urban Development Program serves two key goals: Offering a comprehensive education on urbanism principles, factors driving urban expansion, and analytical approaches for evaluating urban markets, land utilization, and city growth. Equipping students with professional skills for roles in organizations focused on urban development.

The UDP aims to produce graduates who grasp urban transformation dynamics while mastering analytical techniques to identify opportunities and address challenges. It highlights the significant role of various entities shaping urban environments. As the program focuses on business and individual behaviors, it differs from traditional urban planning curricula. For students seeking to blend urban process knowledge with strong analytical abilities and business savvy, Western's UDP has consistently and successfully met this need.

Geography and Environment students at Western can explore diverse specializations while earning either a BA or BSc degree. The department focuses on these core areas: Physical Geography, GIS technology, Urban Studies, and Environmental Development with Health. This interdisciplinary approach prepares Western geography graduates for numerous career paths across multiple sectors.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A minimum average of B grade in 3 distinct A-Levels or 4 distinct AS-Levels. Predicted Results - You must complete the GCE A Level Predicted Results Form.
A minimum of a C grade in 5 GCSE or IGCSE or Ordinary Levels or equivalent in academic subjects.
A minimum of 4.0 full senior academic courses reported on your academic transcript.
A minimum SAT combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing plus Math score of 1190 OR a minimum ACT composite score of 24.
The score reports must be official and come to the Admissions Office directly from the College Board or ACT.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5, A minimum of 6.0 in each section.
TOEFL IBT - A minimum overall score of 83, A minimum of 20 in each section.
PTE - A minimum overall score of 58, A minimum of 56 in each section.
International Baccalaureate - Youll need -
A complete IB Diploma including.
Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay.
Passes in at least six subjects three at Higher Level.
A minimum total grade of 27 including the Extended Essay and TOK.
No mark less than 4 on any course.
Required courses for your program.

Tuition CAD 42,928

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