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New SCARP/Geography Undergrad Program in Urban Studies

SCARP is proud to finally announce the upcoming launch of a new BA Major in Urban Studies,

co‑managed and co-taught with the Faculty of Arts’ Department of Geography!

After a robust proposal and approvals process, the Ministry has approved the undergraduate program as proposed. With elation and excitement, we can now confirm SCARP and UBC Geography will begin teaching our first cohort of students in the 2023/2024 academic year!

Congratulations SCARP Spring 2022 Graduates!

This month we gave our sincere congratulations and well-wishes to SCARP's Spring 2022 graduates. We have been inspired by the wisdom they've given to us and to the community already.

To our graduates:

Despite the special challenges throughout your programs, the innovations necessary during the pandemic, we have been so fortunate to at last celebrate with you in-person.

SCARP Fall 2021 Graduates!

Congratulations to all our SCARP FALL 2021 Graduates!
We're glad we can celebrate this with you live.
2021 required of each of you innovation, perseverence, and unique spirit. You made of this challenge just another chance to prove your excellence.
We promise you: this is just the beginning of your adventure!

Our Illustrious Graduates

Meryem Belkadi wins prestigious award, reflects on time at SCARP

Congratulations to Meryem Belkadi

Meryem Belkadi, PhD student in SCARP's Doctor of Philosophy in Planning Program, has now been awarded the uniquely prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.

ICP Student Dawn Smith's presentation, part of PIBC Annual Conference

Dawn Smith

Dawn Smith (a white settler) recently completed a practicum with Sq'ewlets First Nation in SCARP’s Indigenous Community Planning program. Her graduate research explores the possible implications of BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) on planning, particularly for housing.

SCARP Spring 2021 Graduates!

Congratulations SCARP SPRING 2021 Graduates!
Despite 2020's challenges, you have proven your excellence, all the best to your next adventure
Way to go SCARP class of 2021!

Amplifying Impact: The Legacy of the Becky Tarbotton Memorial Scholarship

Becky Tarbotton was never solely driven by academics or getting top marks – not even while she was completing her Master’s at SCARP.

Becky Tarbotton

Call for PhD applications- Pre-application deadline November 30

PhD Student in Planning

The School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) is looking to fund 4-5 PhD students in Planning to start in the Fall 2021. Funding packages start at $18,000 per year.

SCARP Fall 2020 Graduates!

Congratulations SCARP FALL 2020 Graduates!
Despite 2020's challenges, you have proven your excellence, all the best to your next adventure
Way to go SCARP class of 2020!

ICP Student Dawn Smith receives 2020 ACSP award

Congratulations to our ICP Masters Student - Dawn Smith for receiving ACSP 2020 award
Don Schon Award for Excellence in Learning From Practice

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New SCARP/Geography Undergrad Program in Urban Studies

SCARP is proud to finally announce the upcoming launch of a new BA Major in Urban Studies,

co‑managed and co-taught with the Faculty of Arts’ Department of Geography!

Created partly in the wake of overwhelming student demand, the Bachelor in Urban Studies (which many are already colloquially refering to as “The BUS”) represents a new partnership between SCARP and Geography, which enables both to offer a more robust integration of conceptual and applied training than either could accomplish alone....