Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: 1 May
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$110
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: CA$13,946
Domestic tuition: CA$5,936

Program overview

In MacEwan’s Bachelor of Design program, you learn to work collaboratively, to discuss big ideas, to consider the views of others and to think critically—about your peers’ work and your own. After four years, you are ready to take the design world by storm. For many of our graduates, MacEwan University's Bachelor of Design program is a first step toward a life-long involvement in the world of design. Whether you decide to continue your studies or pursue a profession, you leave the program with the training and experience you need to take that important next step. MacEwan's Bachelor of Design offers: - innovative human-centred curriculum - well-rounded degree with more than 40 design-specific courses - study with industry-leading faculty in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility - largest UXD/digital design program in the prairie

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL PBT
  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
Admission to the Bachelor of Design is based on past academic performance and your portfolio, which is a collection of your original work. To apply for the Bachelor of Design, you do not need previous experience or training in design. Your portfolio will be evaluated by an assessment committee, which is responsible for determining your readiness for the Bachelor of Design program. The committee looks for: - Neat, well-organized presentation of pieces - Creativity and versatility in a variety of mediums - Attention to detail Your statement of intent is considered an integral part of your portfolio. It will be assessed using these criteria: - Your ability to express your ideas in writing - Clear and thoughtful formatting/presentation - No spelling or grammar errors Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses: ELA 30-1 or 75% in ELA 30-2 Four subjects from Group A, B, C, or D Proof of language proficiency is needed for non-native English speakers.

Career opportunities

With our close ties to industry, it is not surprising that most of our graduates find design-related work within two years of graduation. Some work in large agencies, others in small studios or communications departments. Yet others strike out on their own, as freelance designers or photographers. As a MacEwan Bachelor of Design grad, you are well-prepared for a range of design responsibilities, which might include: Graphic design, Branding, Advertising, Publication design, Information design, Illustration, Photography, Website and app design, User experience design, User interface design, Motion graphics, Packaging design, Environmental graphic design

Campus location

Edmonton , Canada

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