About Vancouver Island University
The Master of Community Planning (MCP) is a dynamic professional degree at Vancouver Island University created by planners for the next generation of Planners. Our two-year, 48-credit, Master of Community Planning program is an applied program that is fully accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners. This intensive program combines research, applied learning, and interactions with the professional planning community to give students the broad array of skills and knowledge that they will need to ensure their success in a Planning career.Degrees & Programs
| Master's Degree | |
| Degree Name | Master of Community Planning |
| Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | A minimum average of "B" calculated in the last two years of the undergraduate degree, with a review of the entire degree. |
| Minimum TOEFL | 93 (no band below 20) |
| Minimum IELTS | 7.0 (no band below 6.5) |
| Year this program started | 2014 |
| In-state tuition per year | $33,294 |
| Application deadline | Domestic- Oct 1, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025 ; International: Oct 1, 2023 to Apr 12, 2024 |
| Students in program | 50 |
| Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio | 5:1 |
Department of Community Planning
Faculty of Social Sciences
Nanaimo British Columbia
Address
900 Fifth StreetNanaimo, British Columbia V9R5S5
Last Updated: October 9, 2025
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