UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA · CANADA
Master of Community and Regional Planning (MCRP)
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
7.0
IELTS
€18k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- Dual-accredited by the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Canadian Institute of Planners.Accreditation
- Integrates concerns like housing, Indigenous planning, climate change, and transportation in a transdisciplinary approach.Curriculum Focus
- Applies learning to real-world community projects in partnership with local organizations.Practical Experience
- Located in Vancouver, a city recognized for excellence in urban planning.Location
- Offers a strong foundation in professional planning with a focus on critical, creative, and equitable change.Program Outcome
The Master of Community and Regional Planning (MCRP) program at UBC's School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) equips students with essential theories, skills, and critical thinking abilities to address contemporary planning challenges. It focuses on issues like climate change, social justice, building resilient communities, and decolonizing planning practices. The program is designed to be intensive and professionally oriented, fostering well-rounded graduates who can act as agents of equitable change in a rapidly evolving world. SCARP aims to transform knowledge into action through planning in partnership to improve lives, communities, and both built and natural environments.
Curriculum
The MCRP program features an innovative curriculum that combines faculty expertise with insights from practicing planners. It addresses a wide range of planning sub-fields, integrating them into a transdisciplinary examination of creating healthy communities. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of theory and practice, applying coursework to real-world problems through intensive partnerships with community, municipal, and private-sector organizations.
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Minimum overall averageB+ range (76% at UBC) or equivalent from a previous post-secondary degree. Specific program requirements may be higher.
IELTS (Academic)Overall 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in each band)
TOEFL (iBT)Overall 100 (with minimums of 22 for Reading, 21 for Writing, 21 for Speaking, and 22 for Listening)
English proficiency test results must be from within the last 24 months. The GRE is not required. Applicants must submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study and two letters of reference. A statement of interest is also required. Do not contact faculty for thesis supervision as this is a course-based program.
Fees
Tuition (international)CAD 28,545.75 per year (subject to annual increases, typically 2-5% for continuing students, potentially higher for new students).
Tuition (home)CAD 11,900.43 per year (subject to annual increases, typically 2-5%).
LivingRefer to UBC's interactive tool for estimating living costs.
All fees are subject to change. In case of discrepancies, the UBC Calendar entry is considered correct. An application fee and a deposit to accept an offer are also required.
How to apply
1. Check EligibilityReview the minimum academic requirements (typically a B+ average) and specific program prerequisites. Ensure you meet English language proficiency requirements if applicable.
2. Prepare Application DocumentsGather transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions. Prepare a statement of interest and arrange for two letters of reference (academic or professional). Verify your citizenship status if you are a Permanent Resident of Canada.
3. Apply OnlineComplete the online application form and pay the required application fee.
Accreditation
The MCRP program is accredited by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).