Master of Science in Planning (MScPl)

Program Description

Students normally enrol for two years of full-time study, although part or all of the requirements of the program may be met by part-time study, with the approval of the Program Director.

 

MScPl General Program (No Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Geography and Planning's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with a minimum final-year standing in the social or life sciences, the humanities, or the professions, equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+. Knowledge of introductory economics and statistics, as well as word processing and spreadsheet skills, is preferred prior to entry.

Program Requirements

• The program consists of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) plus the PLA4444Y internship, taken over two years, as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs in core courses

  • 4.0 FCEs chosen from the list of electives and from the offerings of other departments, centres, and institutes. At least 1.5 FCEs of these electives must be from the following list:

    • PLA1525H Urban, Regional, and Community Economic Development

    • PLA1601H Environmental Planning in a Changing Climate

    • PLA1652H Introductory Studio in Urban Design and Planning

    • PLA1656H Land Use Planning: Principles and Practice

    • PLA1703H Transportation Planning and Infrastructure

    • PLA1813H Planning and Social Policy

  • PLA4444H Internship (0.0 FCE). Students must pursue a planning internship between Years 1 and 2 of the program. Part-time students who are currently employed in a planning environment may be exempted from this requirement; however, the Planning Director retains final discretion in the decision.

• Progress into Year 2 of the program normally depends on the achievement of an overall B average in Year 1. Equivalent provisions apply to the part-time option.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S);
12 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

 

MScPl General Program (With a Concentration)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Geography and Planning's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with a minimum final-year standing in the social or life sciences, the humanities, or the professions, equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+. Knowledge of introductory economics and statistics, as well as word processing and spreadsheet skills, is preferred prior to entry.

Program Requirements

• The program consists of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) plus the PLA4444Y internship, taken over two years, as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs in core courses

  • 4.0 FCEs chosen from the list of electives and from the offerings of other departments, centres, and institutes. 2.0 FCEs of these electives must be completed in one of the following concentrations:

    • Economic Development Planning

    • Environmental Planning

    • Social Planning and Policy

    • Transportation Planning and Infrastructure

    • Urban Design and Spatial Planning

  • PLA4444H Internship (0.0 FCE). Students must pursue a planning internship between Years 1 and 2 of the program. Part-time students who are currently employed in a planning environment may be exempted from this requirement; however, the Planning Director retains final discretion in the decision.

• Progress into Year 2 of the program normally depends on the achievement of an overall B average in Year 1. Equivalent provisions apply to the part-time option.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S);
12 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time