Honours Bachelor of Arts in City Studies - Scarborough

This is one of the largest and most comprehensive urban studies programs in Canada, with about 200 full-time major students and a multidisciplinary curriculum that prepares you to tackle the problems of our increasingly urban world. You’ll gain a combination of conceptual, methodological and critical skills, and be thoroughly prepared for work and study in fields including city planning, real estate development, transportation, housing, community development, urban governance and city management. Our specialist program is built for high achievers, with rigorous training that gives you in-depth theoretical and conceptual knowledge in applied urban studies, along with quantitative and qualitative research skills and high proficiency in using geographic information systems (GIS). Your range of practical skills will also include project management, facilitation and community consultation, along with the communication abilities needed for urban professions. Our major is designed to give you opportunities to apply social sciences concepts about cities and related disciplines directly to the field you want to work in. That’s why this program includes a co-op option that adds paid work terms to your studies; you’ll build industry connections and get hands-on in placements across the public, private and non-profit sectors. We also give you excellent preparation for graduate education in any field related to cities.

High school Transcripts. Applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement and who completely satisfy prerequisites will be considered for admission. The minimum requirements for consideration vary by program and admission category. All applicants are required to present a Grade 12 English course for admission consideration.International Baccalaureate Diploma, with English HL or SL.International Baccalaureate (IB) English - The minimum requirement is a score of at least 4 (predicted or final) in Higher or Standard Level English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature. HL English B is not acceptable.