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Planning Studies at Dalhousie University
BPS (Bachelor of Planning Studies) · School of Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Planning · Halifax campus
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What average do you need for Dalhousie Planning Studies?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Dalhousie works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
The school says
Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off
A minimum, not a typical admitted average
Length and co-op
4 years
Majors or options chosen later: Double major with Environment, Sustainability, and Society.
What courses do you need?
Dalhousie's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- One of
- ENG4U English or ETS4U Studies in Literature or NBEU4U Contemporary Aboriginal Voices (code as Dalhousie prints it) or EAE4U Anglais
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management or MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- SBI4U Biology or SCH4U Chemistry or SPH4U Physics
How much does Dalhousie Planning Studies cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
Tuition, first year
$9,435
$8,152 for students from Nova Scotia
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$26,300 to $27,000
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies
Whole degree, all in
$91,300 to $94,200
4 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $9,400 first year, $37,700 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 to $2,000 first year, $5,000 to $7,900 in all
- Residence and meals
- $15,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Halifax, $914 a month
What careers does Dalhousie Planning Studies lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ArchitectDesign buildings and take legal responsibility for them. Two degrees, a long internship and an exam before you can use the title.$81kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Industrial DesignerDesign the objects people buy: products, furniture, vehicles. A 4-year degree and a portfolio. A small market in Canada, a big one in the US.$75kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- UX DesignerUX (user experience) designers decide how an app or website works before anyone writes code. A portfolio gets you hired, not a diploma.$70kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Architectural TechnologistTurn an architect's ideas into drawings a builder can use. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, Revit and the building code.$63kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- GIS AnalystTurn location data into maps and answers. GIS (geographic information systems) work sits behind city planning, utilities, mining and emergency response.$79kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Interior DesignerPlan the inside of buildings so they work, pass code and look right. A 4-year degree, two years of practice and a national exam. Not decorating.$60kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study architecture and design?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural ScienceTMU, Ontario | 90%+ | $9,742 |
| Architectural StudiesLaurentian, Ontario | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | $9,903 |
| Architectural StudiesToronto, Ontario | High 80s and above | $6,100 |
| Architectural Studies: Conservation and SustainabilityCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| Architectural Studies: DesignCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| ArchitectureMcGill, Quebec | Low to high 90s (top 6); low to high 90s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
| ArchitectureWaterloo, Ontario | Individual selection from the mid-80s | $9,322 |
| Bachelor of Communication: Information DesignMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 70 to 80% | $7,044 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; cdn.dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
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