The Non-degree in Applied Planning at
Langara College
is a
1
year
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Langara College is a public college located in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1965 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business, nursing, social sciences, and continuing studies.
Langara College is a respected institution that provides high-quality education, career opportunities, and a supportive community for students and faculty alike.
The Applied Planning Program is accepting applications for the Fall 2023 intake. To join an online information session, fill out the form here: Applied Planning Information Session.
For more information about this program, contact Kathryn Nairne at [email protected].
This is an intensive program designed for students with an undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applied Planning students share a passion and motivation to contribute to better and more liveable communities and a more sustainable future.
The Applied Planning program builds applied planning skills for people who wish to work in the field of planning. Courses emphasize team-based learning and introduce students to case studies, practical projects and a range of skills necessary for the practicing planner. Graduates of this program find work with planning organizations including local and regional government, consulting firms and first nations.
Students in the program require 15 courses to graduate from our 12-month program with a Post-Degree Diploma in Applied Planning. There is also an optional work term.
Part-time students may be accepted into the program, space permitting. Most Applied Planning courses are scheduled in the evenings to enable students to work in addition to pursuing their studies.
Intake is September each year.
The Post-Degree Diploma program features:
Applied Planning
Course Structure
Students must complete 15 courses (45 credits) to complete the Post-Degree Diploma in Applied Planning.
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Langara College is a public college located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1965 as part of Vancouver City College and became an independent college in 1994. Langara College offers a wide range of programs in areas such as arts, business, community services, health, and technology. The college is known for its focus on career-oriented programs, experiential learning, and small class sizes. The college has approximately 22,000 students, with a diverse student body that includes international students from over 80 countries. Langara College is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment, with a focus on student success and well-being. Langara College has a strong reputation for academic excellence, with award-winning faculty and programs. The college also has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, with initiatives such as a campus-wide composting program and a community garden.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.