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 Planning - Master of Environmental Studies (MES)
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SchoolUniversity of Waterloo - Graduate Studies
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,800
Full-time Graduate: 3,400
DegreeMaster
Honours
Co-op
Length24 Month(s)
Entry Grade (%)*78%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

A four year honours bachelor degree (or equivalent), with a minimum overall average of 78%, from a recognized university is required; the undergraduate degree may be in planning or other fields relevant to planning including: architecture, biology, civil engineering, economics, forestry, geography, geology, landscape architecture, law, political science, sociology, or other resource disciplines or social sciences.

Cost
International: $23,088

Cost is an approximation for the first year of the program.

Scholarships
Description

Delve into the complexities of contemporary urban planning with the Master of Environmental Studies in Planning program.

Accredited by the Professional Standards Board for the Planning Profession in Canada, you’ll gain a practice-oriented and conceptually rigorous education that offers unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

Through your research, explore some of the most pressing societal issues such as affordable housing, climate change, environmental conservation and policy, active transportation, urban economies, participatory planning processes, and equity and inclusion, among many other subjects. You'll have the choice of two study options: a thesis or a master’s research paper.  

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