Applied Planning

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.

The Applied Planning Program at Langara College is a non-degree program for students with an undergraduate degree or equivalent. This one-year program helps students develop applied planning skills to contribute to better and more liveable communities and a more sustainable future.

The curriculum emphasizes team-based learning, case studies, and practical projects. Students learn skills necessary for practicing planners, such as urban planning, community development, and project management. The program features 15 courses and an optional work term, with most courses scheduled in the evenings to accommodate part-time students.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as urban planners, community development coordinators, environmental planners, transportation planners, or policy analysts. They can work in industries such as government, consulting, or non-profit organizations, and can be employed by local and regional government, consulting firms, or first nations.