Last updated on 2025-11-26
Program Overview
York University’s Bachelor of Educational Studies – Cities, Regions, Planning is an innovative interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in how education intersects with urban life and community development. This program examines the ways educational systems and policies influence – and are influenced by – the social, political, and physical structure of cities and regions. Students explore key topics such as inclusive education, youth engagement, sustainability, and urban inequality. While this program does not lead to teacher certification, it opens doors to careers in policy development, nonprofit work, and planning-related fields that focus on social justice and education.
Program Structure
This is a 4-year Honours degree program that includes:
- Core courses in education, urban studies, and community development
- Opportunities for experiential learning and civic engagement
- Focus on policy, planning, and social equity in urban and regional contexts
- Project-based coursework that connects theory with practice
- Optional community placements or capstone projects
- Program Options:
- Flexible electives across social sciences and planning
- Pathways to graduate study in education, public policy, or urban planning
Featured Experiences
- Collaboration with community and urban development organizations
- Civic engagement projects
- Workshops and research initiatives focused on inclusive cities
- Exposure to real-world planning and education challenges
- Access to York’s extensive urban and educational research networks
Career Options
Graduates of this program may pursue roles such as:
- Community Engagement Officer
- Policy Advisor or Analyst
- Urban or Regional Planning Assistant
- Educational Consultant in NGOs
- Public Program Coordinator
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